Healthcare professionals across the Territory will be engaged in a series of virtual workshops as they continue their professional development.

The office of Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services in the Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting the four sessions in the months of July, August, September and October in collaboration with the BVI Nursing Council, the Medical and Dental Council and the Allied Health Professionals Council.

 Former Head of Unit of The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, Pharmaceutical Procurement Service, Mr. Francis Burnett will be facilitating the following sessions:

• The Successful Leader: July 9 at 7: 00 p.m.
•  Effective Presentation Skills:  August 13 at 7: 00 p.m.
• Business Writing Communication Skills: September 10 at 7: 00 p.m.
• Unraveling Pain Management: October 8 at 7: 00 p.m.

Certificates of attendance with Continuing Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education credits will be awarded. Health professionals are asked to email grwheatley-smith@gov.vg or call 468-9850 to register for the workshops.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development aims to provide leadership that promotes health, social wellbeing, and a safe environment as positive resources for sustainable human development.