Event: 7th June 2025 – Professional Development & Leadership Conference
Professional Development & Leadership Conference
The British Caribbean Doctors and Dentists Association (BCDD) invites you to a powerful and inspiring Leadership Conference in collaboration with Healthcare Leadership Academy.
As doctors and dentists, we are not only caregivers but also leaders—in our workplaces, communities, and the wider healthcare system. This conference will provide the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to drive change, tackle health inequalities, and shape the future of medicine and dentistry.
What to Expect:
Inspiring Keynotes & Expert Discussions – Learn from leading organizations, including:
- Medical Defence Union (MDU) – Safeguarding your career and navigating professional challenges
- General Medical Council (GMC) – Anti-Racism and support for IMGs
- Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) – Developing the next generation of healthcare leaders
Starting a Private Practice – Learn the essentials of launching and managing your own clinic.
Exploring Clinical Entrepreneurship – Discover how to innovate, create, and commercialise healthcare solutions.
Diversifying Your Career – Unlock new opportunities beyond traditional clinical roles.\
Networking & Mentorship – Connect with peers, senior professionals, and future leaders within the BCDD community.
- Health Inequality Focus – Explore how leadership can address disparities affecting Caribbean communities and influence policy at all levels.
Financial & Legal Advice – Access expert guidance to protect and grow your career, whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced professional.
Workshops:
Please note you will be required to register for the workshops at the time of booking. Workshops are split into two sessions with two separate streams running concurrently at each session. We will of course try our best to accommodate your choices for both sessions, however due to room capacities this may not be possible. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Workshop Session A – Stream 1
- Medical law, navigating legal aspects in healthcare
- Your Financial Wellbeing
Workshop Session A – Stream 2
- Out of program experiences
- Training Abroad
- Research and Audits (NIHR)
Workshop Session B – Stream 1
- Setting up private practice, practical things to consider
- 5-Ways to a more profitable business
Workshop Session B – Stream 2
- Beyond the Box: Career diversification and Entrepreneurship
- Creating a safe space for black medics
- Giving Back at Home and Abroad