Location

• Rhode Island Hospital – Friday, September 27 (8.00 AM – 5.00 PM)
• Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University – Saturday, September 28 (8.00 AM – 5.00 PM)

About this event

Attendees will learn about the issues impacting the health of Cabo Verdianos and gain the skills to address current and future health challenges facing the community in the islands and the United States.  The conference will highlight current collaboration between healthcare providers in the US and Cabo Verde and emphasize the following key issues: building workforce capacity, medical education, forming effective cross-cultural collaborations, building community, and promoting research.

OBJECTIVES: 

• Gain insight into the organizational structure of the current Cabo Verdianos health system, and identify its key infrastructural pillars including facilities and services, existing healthcare workforce, current information technology, and intrinsic challenges.
• Attain an understanding of the current health education system in Cabo Verde and address the current and future workforce needs. Identify the areas where CVAMS members have identified gaps and discuss their efforts to train Cabo Verdianos doctors, nurses, radiology technicians, and others.
• Develop relationship and community building skills across cultures. Learn to acknowledge and honor differences among professionals and learn from each other in a trusting atmosphere of cultural humility.
• Convene organizations of Cabo Verdianos Americans to spotlight their visions, current projects and opportunities for the CV community.
• Highlight current research projects by Cabo Verdiano researchers in the United States and the islands.

We are excited to welcome you to our upcoming CVAMS 4th Annual Meeting conference weekend! Below, you will find important details for each day, including parking instructions and venue information.

Friday, September 27th, 2024
Location: Rhode Island Hospital – George Auditorium
593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903

Parking Instructions:

1. Please park at the Plain Street public parking lot.
2. Walk towards the APC (Ambulatory Patient Center).
3. Check in at Security to receive a guest sticker.
4. A short walk will take you to George Auditorium.

For more information about parking and directions, please visit:
Rhode Island Hospital Maps and Directions

Saturday, September 28th, 2024
Location: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University – Main Atrium
222 Richmond St, Providence, RI

For parking details and directions, please visit:
Warren Alpert Medical School Maps and Directions

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you and hope you have a fantastic conference experience!