Upcoming Medical Conferences in Sint Maarten

27th Annual Spring Conference on Women's Health is organized by Symposia Medicus and will be held from Mar 18 - 21, 2020 at Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part).  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2020 International Conference on Disaster Medicine and Hurricane Resiliency is organized by Caribbean Center for Disaster Medicine (CCDM) and will be held from Mar 26 - 29, 2020 at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Sint Maarten, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part). Description The 2nd Annual CCDM International Conference on Disaster Medicine and Hurricane Resiliency will gather professionals and experts from around the world to share insights and expertise on preparing for and managing disasters, building disaster management capacity, and educating and training in the health professions. They are once again excited to collaborate on this event with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and our regional partners in Sint Maarten and the Caribbean. Reasons to Attend Their inaugural conference held in March 2019 drew over 280 delegates representing 12 countries, including nine Caribbean islands. Please join us in March 2020 and take advantage of these opportunities: • Network with other professionals in the field and across multiple disciplines and areas of interest. • Learn about new research, tools, and approaches being deployed to address the needs of individuals, communities, and societies affected by disaster. • Present your own perspectives and learnings through a presentation, workshop, or poster. • Explore opportunities to partner with peer organizations and individuals on mutually critical areas of need. • Earn continuing professional education credits. • Enjoy a beautiful, culturally vibrant, and family-friendly Caribbean destination. Topics to be Covered Recent Disaster Experiences: Dorian, Irma, Maria, Harvey, Sandy, and more Education and Training: Medical Students, Nurses, First Responders, and more Preparing and Communicating with the General Public Mass Casualty Incidents Preparing for Infectious Disease Crises Plans, Drills, Exercises, and Other Preparation Deploying Disaster Teams Disaster Nursing Mental Health Animals and Disasters Children and Disasters Leadership in a Disaster Featured Speakers Dr. Greg Ciottone, President, World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine Dr. Kobi Peleg, Head of Disaster Medicine, Tel Aviv University Dr. Thomas Kirsch, Director, National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Uniformed Services University