Schedule

Thursday, June 19, 2008
*optional tours/excursions during the day

3:30 PM

Depart Roseau for Portsmouth

5:00 PM

Welcome BBQ on campus with alumni, faculty, staff, and students
Enjoy freshly grilled chicken and burgers on the beautiful lower deck overlooking the ocean as you mingle with your fellow alumni, faculty, staff and current students. A perfect start to your alumni reunion!

7:00 PM

Transport back to Roseau

Friday, June 20, 2008
Breakfast on your own

8 AM

Depart for Portsmouth

10:15am

Campus Tour

10:30 AM

Opening Remarks
Dr. Thomas Shepherd, Dr. Mary Coleman, Dr. Nancy Perri

11:00-11:45 AM

Current Management of Hypertension
Dr. Gerald Grell, MBBS, FACP, FRCP

11:45 AM-12:00 PM

Break

12:00-12:45 PM

Current Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. Miriam Vincent, MD, Ph-D Chair and Professor of Family Medicine

12:45-1:00 PM

Discussion

1:00-2:00 PM

Lunch on the Lower Deck

2:00 PM

Campus Tour * (2 groups)

3:00 PM

Depart for Roseau

6:00 PM

Alumni Reunion Cocktail Reception - Fort Young Hotel

7:00 PM

Alumni Reunion Dinner - Fort Young Hotel

* Campus Tours will be split into two to three groups depending on size, in order to allow a full tour experience. Attendees and guests will be assigned a tour group based on registration.


Saturday, June 21, 2008
CME will take place at the Fort Young Hotel this day

Breakfast on your own

9:00-9:45 AM

Current Management of Peripheral Vascular Diseases-Endovascular Stenting
Peter Angelopoulos, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Class of 1987
Fort Young Hotel Conference Room

9:45-10:30 AM

Current Minimally Invasive Techniques in Cardiac Surgery
Michael Fiocco, MD, Class of 1985
Fort Young Hotel Conference Room

10:30-10:45 AM

Discussion

11:00-11:45 AM

Advances in Stem Cell Research
Edward Peres, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Class of 1997

11:45 AM-12:25 PM

Communication and Patient Safety
Dr. Scott Ippolito, MD, FAAFP, Class of 1986

12:25-12:40 PM

Discussion

12:40-4:00 PM

Lunch on your own

4 PM

Depart for Sunset Catamaran Dinner Cruise
Ferry Terminal, Roseau
Enjoy the sunset and beautiful ocean as we sail around the coast line and enjoy a mouthwatering dinner served on board the catamaran. Relax and enjoy all the beauty of Dominica as viewed from the sea!

8 PM

Return from Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Sunday, June 22, 2008

  Travel Day