Events

Greeting folks, As we prepare for an important milestone in Cabo Verde’s healthcare system—the development of an Emergency Medicine residency curriculum, with the goal of launching in 2026—we would like to invite interested members to participate in an upcoming Emergency Medicine Committee meeting this Wednesday 01/14 at 3 PM ET Meeting Details: Wednesday 01/14 at 3 PM ET Zoom: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/2446363129 This committee will focus on shaping a curriculum that is clinically strong, locally relevant, and aligned with best practices in Emergency Medicine training and global health implementation. We are particularly seeking colleagues with experience in: Emergency Medicine education or residency training Curriculum development Global health systems and implementation Capacity building in low- and middle-income settings The Emergency Committee is led by Dr. Joseph Gomes, and this meeting will serve as an opportunity to align on goals, scope, and next steps. If you are interested in contributing your expertise or learning more about this initiative, we would be delighted to have you join us. Thank you for your continued engagement and commitment to strengthening healthcare education in Cabo Verde. Meeting Details: Wednesday 01/14 at 3 PM ET Zoom: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/2446363129 Warm regards, Samora Miguel Cardoso Lopes Executive Director Cabo Verdean American Medical Society (CVAMS)

Join us for a warm and cozy winter evening dedicated to healing hearts and protecting young lives in Cape Verde, featuring Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots. Join us for a reception style event, hear stories from the frontlines and hear from MGB clinicians on the importance of this effort. Thank you to Shahrzad and Matthew Slater for hosting this event, and thank you to IRA Motor Group for generously donating the event space. Please RSVP by January 14th. Event Details: Date and Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026  -  6:30-8:30pm Location: Mercedes-Benz of Westwood, 425 Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA 02090 https://because.massgeneral.org/event/2026-one-world-one-heart-a-benefit-to-end-rheumatic-heart-disease-in-cape-verde/e753936

Join us for a warm and cozy winter evening dedicated to healing hearts and protecting young lives in Cape Verde, featuring Matthew Slater of the New England Patriots. Join us for a reception style event, hear stories from the frontlines and hear from MGB clinicians on the importance of this effort. Thank you to Shahrzad and Matthew Slater for hosting this event, and thank you to IRA Motor Group for generously donating the event space. Please RSVP by January 14th. Event Details: Date and Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026  -  6:30-8:30pm Location: Mercedes-Benz of Westwood, 425 Providence Hwy, Westwood, MA 02090 Sponsors: The Slater Family Foundation IRA Motor Group