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Published:Friday | September 16, 2022 | 12:08 AM
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Consultant pulmonologist Dr Althea Aquart shares lens with Kurt Boothe, chief executive officer of Medical Disposables and Supplies Limited.
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Consultant pulmonologist Dr Althea Aquart shares lens with Kurt Boothe, chief executive officer of Medical Disposables and Supplies Limited.
Dr Melissa Arthurs (right) accepts a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her father, Dr Milton Arthurs. Presenting the award is consultant rheumatologist Dr Taneisha McGhie.
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Dr Melissa Arthurs (right) accepts a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her father, Dr Milton Arthurs. Presenting the award is consultant rheumatologist Dr Taneisha McGhie.
Dr Edward Chung (right) is presented with his Lifetime Achievement Award plaque by Dr Lisa Hurlock.
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Dr Edward Chung (right) is presented with his Lifetime Achievement Award plaque by Dr Lisa Hurlock.
Lead singer Dwight Richards and band serenade guests with refreshing music.
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Lead singer Dwight Richards and band serenade guests with refreshing music.
Professor Michael Boyne (left), shares a few laughs with his colleague, Dr Edward Chung, at the annual ACPJ President’s Reception and Awards Banquet, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.
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Professor Michael Boyne (left), shares a few laughs with his colleague, Dr Edward Chung, at the annual ACPJ President’s Reception and Awards Banquet, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.
Brother-sister duo Milton Arthurs Jr and Dr Melissa Arthurs pose for the camera.
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Brother-sister duo Milton Arthurs Jr and Dr Melissa Arthurs pose for the camera.
Cardiologist Dr Andrene Chung strikes a pose in this shimmery brown number.
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Cardiologist Dr Andrene Chung strikes a pose in this shimmery brown number.
Dr Karen Phillips (left), president of the Association of Consultant Physicians of Jamaica, standing alongside Dr Mike Mill, wore a showstopping, orange tulle dress.
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Dr Karen Phillips (left), president of the Association of Consultant Physicians of Jamaica, standing alongside Dr Mike Mill, wore a showstopping, orange tulle dress.
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Four local doctors were honoured for their outstanding contributions to medicine at the 20th staging of the Association of Consultant Physicians of Jamaica (ACPJ) Annual President’s Reception and Awards Banquet, held last Friday evening at the Spanish Court Hotel. The awardees included cardiologists Dr Andrene Chung and Dr Edward Chung, Professor Michael Boyne, professor in endocrinology, and gastroenterologist Dr Milton Arthurs. Guests, including other renowned doctors, pharmacists and medical professionals, were serenaded with live entertainment, a special performance by the ‘Medical Consultants’, and a three-course dinner accompanied by the finest wine. Something Extra brings you the highlights.