Kingston will serve as the epicenter of advanced medical discourse when the prestigious Masters of Medicine Conference reconvenes from January 17-19, 2026. This premier multidisciplinary medical education assembly will gather physicians, research scientists, healthcare educators, and health-system administrators from across the globe for critical discussions on cardiovascular medicine.
Jointly organized by the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and Yale Cardiovascular Medicine, the conference embodies a sustained academic partnership dedicated to enhancing clinical excellence, pioneering research, and promoting health equity. The 2026 convening will operate under the thematic banner: ‘Bridging the Divide: Tackling Obesity and Genetic Heart Disease in the Era of Preventive Cardiology.’
The conference curriculum will feature keynote presentations from internationally acclaimed authorities in cardiovascular science, including Professor Jagat Narula (President, World Heart Federation), Professor Mark Anderson (Dean, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine), and Professor Panithaya Chareonthaitawee (President, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology).
Co-chairmanship will be provided by Professor Ernest Madu, Chairman and Founder of HIC, and Professor Edward Miller, Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program at Yale University School of Medicine. Professor Madu emphasized the urgency of addressing ‘the rising burden of obesity and inherited cardiovascular disease through earlier identification and prevention strategies,’ noting the conference’s focus on connecting scientific discovery with practical implementation.
Professor Miller highlighted the collaborative nature of the event, stating: ‘Preventive cardiology exists at the intersection of discovery, implementation, and equity. Our partnership with HIC enables the translation of academic research into practical strategies that extend benefits beyond traditional academic centers.’
The AC Hotel Kingston will host the comprehensive program featuring plenary lectures, specialized symposia, and scientific poster sessions showcasing original research abstracts from ongoing collaborative studies involving Yale University and HIC. Attendance is projected to exceed 300 medical professionals, including physicians, researchers, and global health leaders.
The conference will introduce Young Investigator Prizes, awarded to two exceptional abstracts selected by an independent judicial panel, recognizing scientific rigor, innovation, and translational relevance to support emerging researchers.
Jamaica’s Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton, will deliver opening remarks on behalf of Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the January 17th commencement. BridgeBio, a Palo Alto-based organization dedicated to advancing translational science, serves as the title sponsor for the 2026 conference.
Having established itself as a cornerstone of continuing medical education throughout the Caribbean region, the conference regularly attracts participants from North America, Europe, and Africa. The proceedings will conclude with the Hearts of Legend Gala, featuring the presentation of the HIC Trailblazer Award to an individual demonstrating transformative contributions to human development.