DR REDDYS – GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) and Pain Management- Expert Strides Seminar
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✅ TIMED AGENDA – January 15, 2026
CME Event: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) and Pain Management – Expert Strides Seminar
Organizer: Caribbean College of Family Physicians – Jamaica Chapter
Sponsor: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Jamaica Ltd.
Venue: Online (Zoom Platform)
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
| Time | Duration | Segment | Speaker/Facilitator |
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| 6:30 PM – 6:40 PM | 10 min | Welcome & Context Setting | Moderator |
| 6:40 PM – 7:40 PM | 60 min | Session 1: Navigating Gastrointestinal Challenges: Focus on GERD Management + Clinical Case Study | Dr. John Pandolfino |
| 7:40 PM – 8:40 PM | 60 min | Session 2: Managing Neck and Lower Back Pain + Clinical Case Study | Dr. Daine Clarke |
| 8:40 PM – 8:50 PM | 10 min | Q & A Session | All Faculty |
| 8:50 PM – 8:55 PM | 5 min | Vote of Thanks & Closing Remarks | Moderator |
(2 CME Credits for attendees)
PROGRAMME GOALS
GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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To discuss the latest guidelines and trends in GERD management.
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To update and expand knowledge among primary care physicians on managing GERD in family practice.
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To encourage interdisciplinary dialogue through structured Q&A sessions.
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To update clinicians on emerging GERD therapies and acid-suppressive options.
Pain Management
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To discuss the management of neck and lower back pain in Jamaica.
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To review the latest guidelines and trends in pain management.
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To highlight assessment techniques for pain severity and quality-of-life impact.
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To discuss multimodal treatment approaches including pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and interventional strategies.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
GERD Management
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Review the latest guidelines for PPIs and other acid-suppressive therapies and lifestyle interventions.
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Interpret international and regional clinical guidelines to optimize GERD management.
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Evaluate the role of diagnostic tools such as endoscopy, pH testing, and imaging.
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Apply guideline-based GERD management strategies through clinical case analysis.
Pain Management
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Review the local prevalence and epidemiology of neck and lower back pain.
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Discuss current guidelines in pain management.
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Determine optimal diagnostic and clinical management strategies for neck and back pain.
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Apply guideline-based management strategies through patient case study evaluation.
DESCRIPTION OF EDUCATIONAL METHODOLOGY
✔ PowerPoint Lectures
✔ Case-Based Learning
✔ Interactive Discussion
✔ Evidence-Based Guideline Review
✔ Live Q&A session
TARGET AUDIENCE
Family Physicians, General Practitioners, Nurses, Allied Health & Care Professionals, Medical Residents.