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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Dutch Caribbean

From November 17, 2023 17:00 until November 18, 2023 18:00
Posted by Luigia Baerecke
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We cordially invite you to our healthcare symposium on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in healthcare on the Dutch Caribbean islands. This symposium will take place on November 17th and 18th 2023 in Aruba and will provide a unique opportunity to discuss the key challenges and opportunities that diversity in the healthcare sector brings to this region.

We have assembled an impressive roster of local and international speakers and experts who will share their insights and experiences on improving access to and the quality of healthcare for diverse communities in the Dutch Caribbean.

This symposium is intended for healthcare professionals, policymakers, academics, and everyone who is interested in healthcare in this region.

We hope to see you on November 17th and 18th to participate in this vital discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in healthcare. 

Friday November 17th, 2023 - Session 1

 

From  Subject Speaker
17:00 - 17:30 Registration / Walk-in bites and drinks  
17:30 - 17:35 Opening Ms. Dahariana Evertsz
17:35 - 17:45

Commencement speech

Minister VWS Aruba Danguillaume Pierino Oduber
17:45 - 18:15 

Keynote 1 – Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) in Healthcare 
Advancing Healthcare Equity: The Imperative of Inclusivity, Anti-Bias Training, and Equitable Policies

Prof.  Quinn Capers (USA)
18:15 - 18:35  General speaker 1 - What does the data say? 
What does the data say?!

Drs. Garreth Tromp 

18:35 - 18:50

Break

 
18:50 - 19:20

Keynote 2 – Non-communicable diseases  
What is the relationship between non-communicable diseases and the lack of DEI?

Dr. OmiSoore Dryden (CAN)
19:20 - 19:40 

Speaker 2 
Exploring the Impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Public Health and Socio-Economic Outcomes

Prof. Dr. Ashley Duits
19:40 - 19:50

Closing
Summary of the key takeaways from the day and outline program of day 2

Ms. Dahariana, Evertsz Prof. Jamiu Busari & Drs. Priscilla Maria
19:50 - 22:00 

Evening program with dinner & music performance.

 

 

Saturday November 18th, 2023 Session 2

 

From - To Subject Speaker
09:00 - 09:30

Registration / Walk-in bites and drinks

 
09:30 - 09:40

Opening

Ms. Dahariana Evertsz 
09:40 - 10:10

Keynote 3 - The impact of language barriers on healthcare access and outcomes 
Embracing Linguistic Diversity in Health Care: Learnings from the Language-Friendly School

Dr. Ellen-Rose Kambel (NL)
10:10 - 10:30 General Speaker 2 – What works? 
Equity in Health Care through a social justice lens in a Dutch Caribbean context
Prof. Dr. Jamiu Busari
10:30 - 10:50 Short Break  
10:50 - 11:10 Speaker
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare: A Nationwide Strategy

Abigail Norville

 

11:10 - 11:40

11:40 - 12:10

Plenary session A 

Pharmacoequity

Mental Health in the Caribbean 

 

Ebby Ruiz - Director of Pharmacy at HOH

Krista Oplaat

12:10 - 13:10 Lunch break  

Saturday November 18th, 2023 Session 3

 

From - To Subject Speaker
12:45 - 13:10

Registration

 
13:10 - 13:40

Plenary session B 
Owning Allyship: Leading through the tensions of racism and relationship

Dr. Lynn Sonneberg and Prof.Jamiu Busari.
13:40 - 14:10

Inequality of opportunity in health education and care

Lianne Mulder
14:10 - 15:40  Panel discussion
A panel of experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities for promoting diversity in healthcare.

Panel: dr. Felix Holiday, dr. Joel Rajnherc, Secretaris Generaal Abigail Norville, dr. Giovanni Frans, dr. Jacco Vroegop, Prof. dr. Ingemar Merkies (online), Prof. dr. Jean Savelkoul (online)

15:40 - 16:00

Plenary closing

Ms. Dahariana Evertsz,  Prof. Jamiu Busari, Drs. Priscila Maria
16:00 - 18:00 Dinner & drinks  

Registration Fees

 

Categories Profession Registration Fee
Attendance in person
Full conference:
Sessions 1, 2 & 3

Specialist
Manager
Other

Early Bird $ 240 (up to September 30th, 2023)
Late Fee $ 280

Attendance in person
Full conference:
Sessions 1, 2 & 3

Nurses & Paramedics

 

Early Bird $ 120 (up to September 30th, 2023)
Late Fee $ 140
Attendance in person 
Full conference:
Sessions 1, 2 & 3

Medical Student (Coassistent)

 

Early Bird $ 75 (up to September 30th, 2023)
Late Fee $ 75

Attendance in person 
Full conference:
Sessions 1, 2 & 3

Resident (Arts-assistent) & PhD candidate

 

Early Bird $ 175 (up to September 30th, 2023)
Late Fee $ 210

 

CAN A23.035 - November 17th 2 points & November 18th 5 points
GAIA id 533775 - November 17th 2 points & November 18th 5 points