We are pleased to introduce the upcoming Gynecologic Cancer Symposium, which will be held on May 13th and 14th, 2023. This two-day conference will bring together leading experts from across the Caribbean and beyond to discuss the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gynecologic cancers. The symposium features a diverse range of topics, including endometrial and ovarian cancer, genetic testing, sexual function after treatment, and the integration of palliative care. In addition, the conference will address pressing issues in cervical cancer, such as screening and the role of HPV vaccination. The theme of this year’s conference is “Advances in the Fight Against Gynecologic Cancer in the Caribbean”, highlighting the progress that has been made in the region and the ongoing work that is needed to improve outcomes for patients. We hope that you will join us for this exciting and informative event.
Dr. Ian Harley
Biography Dr Ian Harley BSc MD FRCOG Ian Harley is a Consultant Gynecological Oncologist at the Northern Ireland Regional Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital. He graduated in Medicine from the Queen’s University of Belfast in 1993, entering the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) training program in the Northern Ireland Deanery in 1995. In […]
Dr. Denny DePetrillo
Denny DePetrillo , MD, FRCSC was born in Toronto. He graduated from medicine at the University of Ottawa and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Toronto and Hamilton. His gynecologic oncology training occurred at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Academic Leadership: During his career in academic medicine, he provided leadership to the […]
Professor Horace Fletcher
Professor Fletcher, a Jamaican and past student of Hastings Primary and Cornwall College, holds the Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences and went on to obtain the Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery degree as well as the Doctor of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology from The University of the West Indies. He joined […]
Dr. Vikash Chatrani
Dr. Vikash Chatrani, Barbadian born, attended Queens College before he started his medical training at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica in 1997. Having completed his pre-clinicals he returned to Barbados to complete his MBBS degree attaining honors in Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Surgery and Pharmacology. He was valedictorian for his year having […]
Dr. Matthew Taylor
Dr. Matthew Taylor MBBS, MRCOG, DGO, CCST is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist, Gynecological Oncologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon and Lecturer at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Jamaica. He completed his Undergraduate education at UWI, Mona before moving to London and South Wales to complete postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her returned to Jamaica […]
Dr Ian Bambury
Dr Bambury completed his undergraduate training and residency is Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of the West Indies Mona, Jamaica. He then completed a fellowship in gynaecology oncology at The University of Ottawa, Canada. His current positions include: Consultant at University Hospital of the West Indies in the division of Gynecology Oncology Lecturer at […]
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