Caribbean Dermatology Association

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– 33rd Annual Caribbean Dermatology Association Conference –

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Abstracts

Abstracts are invited for the 33rd Annual Caribbean Dermatology Association Conference to be held November 6-9, 2024 on the beautiful island of Barbados.

This year’s Conference will continue to fulfil the CDA’s primary purpose of raising the standard of Dermatological knowledge and practice in the region, with presentations from dermatologists within the Caribbean, Canada and beyond.

Authors should submit a curriculum vitae and a photograph.

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Click here to submit Abstract, or send to caribbeandermassociation@gmail.com:

About

Keynote Speaker

Dr Andrew Birnie

Andrew is a consultant dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon in Canterbury, where he leads the skin cancer Multidisciplinary Team for East Kent. He attained pharmacology and medical degrees from the University of Bristol. Dermatology training took place in Nottingham followed by a Mohs fellowship in Cardiff.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London and a member of the European Association of Dermato-Oncology, the Dermatologic and Aesthetic Surgery International League, in addition to the British Association of Dermatologists and British Society for Dermatological Surgery.

He launched Altruist Dermatologist Sunscreen in 2015 with the aim of reducing the incidence of skin cancer through the increased use of high-quality sunscreen. Since then Altruist has become the leading on-line sunscreen brand in the UK and facilitated the donation of over 1 million Euros worth of sunscreen to people with albinism in Africa.

Andrew is the lead trainer for dermatology in Kent and regularly speaks and teaches nationally and internationally on skin surgery, skin cancer and sun protection.

Out of work, he enjoys sport, in particular rugby, waterpolo and cricket. He has a wife and two daughters.

Members of the Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society (CLASS) will be attending!

Venue

Nestled in lush tropical gardens with uninterrupted ocean views, on historic grounds with stories of a bygone era, Sam Lord’s Castle Barbados, a Wyndham Grand Resort, is an iconic 422-room, beachfront, all-inclusive luxury lifestyle experience.

With a focus on green-living and wellbeing, and amenities engineered with meetings and events at the fore, Sam Lords Castle is amongst the first distinctively eco-luxury and sustainably designed resorts in the Caribbean.
No matter what you’re in the mood for, Sam Lord’s Castle delivers an exceptional array of dining options for all tastes, whether you crave tantalizing seafood and sushi, or a refreshing specialty cocktail at our sun-kissed poolside bars.

Our resort features a total of ten dining options, including The Food Hall, our all-day dining gourmet destination with four restaurants showcasing different cuisines from around the world each centered around an action station and your choice of indoor or outdoor seating.

Our menus also feature a variety of farm-to-table ingredients, as well as organic, vegan, and gluten-free items and healthy grab-and-go options.

CDA Executive 2023 - 2025

President

Dr Andrew Forde

Vice President

Dr. Llorenia Muir-Green

Secretary

Dr Maria Gonzalez

Treasurer

Dr. Donna Braham

Floor Member

Dr. Naomi Dolly

Floor Member

Dr. Jeanine Reemaul

President

Dr Andrew Forde

A dermatologist based in Barbados with 27 years experience in his field. He practices general dermatology and has an interest in Aesthetic Dermatology. Dr. Forde graduated from the University of the West Indies (UWI) in 1988 with First Class Honours in Biology and Chemistry.

In 1993 he completed his MBAS from the UWI and the Diploma in Dermatology from the University of London in 1997. Dr. Forde became an International Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2002 and is a former Commonwealth Scholarship recipient.

At present Dr. Forde is in private practice and still provides the government Polyclinic Dermatology Service he started in 1997. He is involved in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the faculty of Medicine at the University of the Well Indies as a lecturer in Dermatology.

Vice President

Dr. Llorenia Muir-Green

Dr. Llorenia Muir-Green graduated from the University of the West Indies, first obtaining a double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry. She then went on to pursue a career in Medicine at UWI. Graduating with Honours, she went on to pursue postgraduate specialisation in Clinical Dermatology at Cardiff University, for which she got Distinction. She was a recipient of the 2013 Fellowship in Hair and Scalp Disorders at the University of British Columbia. She is a member of the North American Hair Research Society, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, and a member of the Caribbean Dermatology Association. She is the current President of the Dermatology Association of Jamaica and is an Associate Lecturer in Dermatology (UWI). She helped to re-establish the Dermatology service at the Cornwall Regional Hospital where she conducts a once a month Hair and Scalp Disorder Clinic. She still conducts a similar clinic at the Dermatology Clinic at National Chest Hospital. She has presented at various international conferences including the American Academy of Dermatology, World Congress of Dermatology, Caribbean Dermatology Association and has presented at the Medical Association of Jamaica’s Annual Symposium. She has keen interest in Cosmetic Chemistry and Hair care. Through that she has established a blog on the science of hair loss and hair care on www.askthehairdoc.com

Secretary

Dr Maria Gonzalez

Dr. Maria Gonzalez is a Consultant Dermatologist who has worked in the field of dermatology for the past 26 years. During this period she divided her time between academic work at Cardiff University and clinical work at the University Hospital of Wales. Dr.Gonzalez now leads a private dermatology clinic with a focus on laser and aesthetic dermatology. She is a key opinion leader for several laser companies and presents regularly on these subjects at relevant national and international meetings.

Treasurer

Dr. Donna Braham

Floor Member

Dr. Naomi Dolly

Floor Member

Dr. Jeanine Reemaul

Dr Jeanine Reemaul is a Trinidadian graduate of the University of the West Indies, faculty of
Medical Sciences (2007). She obtained her Masters in Clinical Dermatology from King’s College
London in 2013, and has since been employed at the Port-of Spain General Hospital in the
Dermatology department.
She is also engaged in private practice where she enjoys both Cosmetic and Medical
Dermatology.
Dr Reemaul is the current Secretary and Treasurer of the Trinidad and Tobago Dermatological
Society.

Schedule

2024 CDA programme

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The CDA invites interested dermatologists from across the Caribbean, UK, Canada, America and other health care professionals to register for an enlightening educational experience at the brand new Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort. Or Contact Us: Email: caribbeandermassociation@gmail.com Phone/Whatsapp: 246-269-6183

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