The Heart Institute of the Caribbean kicked off the third staging of its annual Masters of Medicine Summit with a fabulous cocktail reception at the Courtleigh Hotel & Suites on Wednesday, September 14. Over 40 experts and professionals impacting health-care delivery and access, regionally and internationally, gathered for an evening of tasty fare, libations, laughter and light conversation ahead of the following morning’s conference at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel. Cocktail décor was provided by event designer and interior stylist Aiesha Panton of Puss Backfoot. The one-day Masters of Medicine Summit will see a group of experts discussing and assessing the state of health care in the Caribbean.

Formalities were handled by Dr Sara Lawrence-Lewis. The evening’s co-host Dr Dainia Baugh, president of the Heart Institute of the Caribbean, in her welcome speech, shared, “What is often forgotten is that good quality health care cannot be delivered in a vacuum. Many friction points in the health-care value chain directly impact access and quality of care available to citizens. Decisions made by policymakers, providers, consumers, and other stakeholders can directly impact the ability of providers to attract appropriate talent or resources that will drive the quality of care or ensure health equity. Each of you are therefore masters in your respective fields, sectors and areas in our society. And so, we are delighted that you are able to join us this evening, and tomorrow to be part of this important conversation at the International Masters of Medicine Summit.”