ST. JUDE Hospital, in collaboration with Des Moines University, Iowa, will host the inaugural Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conference in January.
The conference is aimed at doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, social workers, and allied health staff, and will provide relevant and accredited continuing education opportunities for healthcare professionals in Saint Lucia and the wider Eastern Caribbean in order to promote development and optimal patient care.
It will be held from January 27 and 28 at the National Skills Development Centre (NSDC), in Vieux Fort. A combination of renowned local and visiting speakers will deliver presentations and panel discussions on the topics of Aging in Saint Lucia, Geriatric Care in the Hospital Setting, and the transition from the hospital to community or long-term care.