The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Committee, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, has awarded scholarships to 12 doctors to pursue specialization degrees in various critical medical fields. This initiative aims to strengthen healthcare resilience by investing in human capital.
The scholarship recipients and their specializations include:
- Dr. Lamount Ramel Evanson – PhD in Virology, Harvard University
- Dr. Shivon D. M. Belle – Public Health, Harvard University
- Dr. Sulee Gore – MS in Healthcare Management, Johns Hopkins University
- Dr. Ranisha Hazelwood – Neurology, University of Buckingham
- Dr. Tiffini D. Miller-Smith – MSc in Clinical Psychiatry, University of Wales
- Dr. Wayne Constant – Renal Medicine, University of South Wales
- Dr. Adriana Cole Baez – Cardiology, Cuba
- Dr. Auriel L. M. Aaron – Gastroenterology, Cuba
- Dr. Cameron S. D. Knowles – Dermatology, Cuba
- Dr. Mitchell Stevenson James – Orthopedics & Traumatology, Cuba
- Dr. Sadik Spencer – Neurology, Cuba
- Dr. Duchatelier Rene – Medical Imaging, Cuba
- Dr. Jason S. Thwaites – Ophthalmology, Cuba
- Dr. Jessica S. Charles – Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Cuba
This investment in specialized training reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the healthcare sector by equipping local professionals with advanced medical expertise. The initiative is expected to improve medical services and accessibility for the nation’s citizens in key areas such as cardiology, dermatology, neurology, and renal medicine.