7th Island Wound Care Symposium 2025

Symposium
25
09
25
-
26
09
25
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort
Healthcare professionals in wound care: nurses, podiatrists, physicians, therapists, dietitians, researchers, scientists, and healthcare sales & marketing specialists.
08:00-18.00
7th Island Wound care Symposium 2025 - Navigating the futuristic landscape in Wound Care

Introduction

Welcome to the 7th Island Wound Care Symposium, where innovation meets practice. This year, we focus on navigating the futuristic landscape of wound care, offering healthcare professionals a unique platform to learn, connect, and grow.

Language of Instruction: This congress will be conducted in English.

*Take advantage of our Early Bird tickets by registering before July 31st, 2025, and benefit from a $50 discount. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your spot at a reduced price!

Learning Goals
  • Gain insights into the latest wound care technologies and techniques.
  • Explore multidisciplinary approaches to wound management.
  • Network with experts and peers in the field.
  • Enhance knowledge on patient-centered care innovations.
Audience
Non-Physicians Package
$
300
AWG
540
Physicians Package
$
350
AWG
637
Non-Physicians + Hands-on Workshop
$
325
AWG
591.5
Physicians + Hands-on Workshop
$
375
AWG
682.5
Program
Day 1: 25 September 2025
06.30 - 08.00
Registration
08.00-08.10
Welcome Address - Minister Wyatt-Ras
08.10-08.20
Director HOH - Jacco Vroegop
08.20-08.30
Opening remarks - Dr Yuri Casseres
08.05 - 08.30
Keynote address: Global compromised patients - Paul J. Kim
09.00-09.30
Coffee and Tea Break
09.30 -10.00
Innovations in Wound healing - Dr. Windy Cole
10.00-10.30
Complimentary and Holistic Approaches to Ostomy Health and Care - Traci A Kimball
10.30 - 11.00
Thermal imaging in wound care setting - Dr. Dale Maharaj
11.00 - 11.30
HBOT and Topical Oxygen: Its impact on Wound Healing - Dr Windy Cole
11.30 - 11.45
Panel Discussion
11.45 - 14.15
Lunch
14-15-15.15
2x Hands-on session( Each session 30min) - Dr Windy Cole/ Dr Dale Maharaj
15.15 - 15.45
Pre-commercial R&D wound healing innovations for the Patient’s Benefit - Traci A Kimbal
15.45 - 16.15
The beneficial effects of benfotiamine and methylcobalamin In the management of patients with polyneuropathy in Aruba - Dr. Larry G. Baratta
16.15-16.45
Coffee and Tea Break
16.45 - 17.15
Pyoderma Gangrenosum Disease of the lower leg - Tracey C. Vlahovic
17.15 - 17.45
Advancing healing thru effective Utilization of Donor Skin in Wound closure - Dr. Howard van Niel
17.45 - 18.15
Panel Discussion / Closing Remarks
Day 2: 26 September 2025.
06.30 - 08.00
Registration
08.00 - 08.05
Welcome Address - Jacco Vroegop
08.05 - 08.30
Keynote address: Global compromised patients - Paul J. Kim
08.30 - 09.00
Diabetic Foot Ulcer /Updates in NPWT - Paul J. Kim
09.00 - 09.30
Coffee and Tea Break
09.30 - 10.00
Reconstructive Closure of Wounds - Dr. Devinder Singh
10.00 - 10.30
Surgery and Compression: Does it help with Wound healing. - Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick
10.30 - 11.00
Human Cellular & Tissue Based Products: An Advanced Wound Care Treatment Option - F. Alex Khan
11.00 - 11.30
Wheeled Mobility and Pressure Injuries: Equipment considerations and strategies for the high risk client - Eleni Halkiotis Lema
11.30 - 12.00
The Role of Probiotic and Nutrition in Wound healing - F. Alex Khan
12.00 - 12.20
Panel Discussion
12.20 - 14.15
Lunch
14.15 - 14.45
Surgical approaches in managing diabetic foot ulcer in the setting of vascular disease - Dr. Alex Ponson
14.45 - 15.15
The Power of support systems in Aruba –Diabetes intervention program - Nurrianne van de Griend-Arias
15.15 - 15.45
Coffee and Tea Break
15.45 - 16.15
Salvage of infected breast prosthesis with NPWT-i - Dr. Devinder Singh
16.15 - 16.45
Effective strategies of wound healing in Aruba - Dr. Larry G. Baratta
16.45 - 17.10
Panel Discussion/ Closing Remarks
12
punten Heelkunde (NVVH)
Location
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort
Included

Daily morning and afternoon coffee breaks, as well as lunch. If you require a special meal, such as a vegetarian option, please let us know in advance.

Speakers
Dr. Percy Ho-Kang-You
Dr. Percy Ho-Kang-You

Keynote speaker

Romeo Kilayko Jr.
Romeo Kilayko Jr.

Moderator

Paul J. Kim, DPM,MS,FACFAS
Paul J. Kim, DPM,MS,FACFAS

Keynote address

USA

TRACEY C. VLAHOVIC, DPM FFPM RCPS.
TRACEY C. VLAHOVIC, DPM FFPM RCPS.

USA

Dr. Dale Maharaj, MBBS FRCS FICS FICA CWS FACS RPVI
Dr. Dale Maharaj, MBBS FRCS FICS FICA CWS FACS RPVI

Trinidad

Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, FACS
Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, FACS

USA

F. Alex Khan, APRN ACNS-BC MSN
F. Alex Khan, APRN ACNS-BC MSN

USA

Dr. Larry G. Baratta, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Larry G. Baratta, M.D., Ph.D.

USA

Eleni Halkiotis Lema, MOT, OTR/L, ATP/SMS
Eleni Halkiotis Lema, MOT, OTR/L, ATP/SMS

USA

Dr. Windy Cole, DPM,CWSP,FFPM RCPS
Dr. Windy Cole, DPM,CWSP,FFPM RCPS

USA

Dr. Alex Ponson MD
Dr. Alex Ponson MD

Aruba

Nurrianne van de Griend-Arias
Nurrianne van de Griend-Arias

Aruba

Dr. Devinder Singh, M.D., Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Devinder Singh, M.D., Plastic Surgeon

USA

Traci A. Kimball, MD CWSP
Traci A. Kimball, MD CWSP

USA

Dr. Howard van Niel, M.D.
Dr. Howard van Niel, M.D.

Aruba

Enrollment & Payment information

Course enrollment is limited, emphasizing the importance of promptly completing your payment to secure your place at the conference. To do so, please follow the instructions below:

Payment Information:

Organization: Stg Ziekenverpleging Aruba

Bank Account: RbC 7700000013770439

Swift Code: RBTTAWAWXXX

Participants must include the following information with their payment:

  • Name of the Symposium (Island Wound Care)
  • Name of participant

If you have any questions or need assistance with the payment process, please do not hesitate to contact us at a.els@hoharuba.com.