David Francis, a medical doctor based at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Chevening Scholarship and will pursue a Master’s degree at University College London (UCL).
Currently serving as a House Officer in the Subspecialties Department of Internal Medicine, Francis works closely in the areas of Nephrology, Neurology, and Oncology. He also chairs the Infectious Disease Committee of the hospital’s dialysis unit, where he focuses on infection prevention and control for high-risk patients.
Francis holds a medical degree from the Latin American School of Medicine and a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health from the University of South Wales. He also completed a certificate in Epidemiology from Washington University to further his expertise in population health.
As a Chevening Scholar, he will pursue an MSc in Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology at UCL. His goal is to strengthen public health systems across the Caribbean by improving outbreak detection and response, shaping evidence-based policies, and tackling the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders. Francis joins an elite group of scholars selected for their academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to positive change.
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Congratulations to this young man on not only his achievements but also his aspirations.
I pray that when he returns with his degree his voice will not only be heard but will be acted upon for the procurement of better health in this region. That he will be provided with the laboratories and equipment and support staff to meet the realizations of his dreams.
Congratulations! Continue learning to serve humanity! May God continue to bless you!
@ Joan
A word of congratulations is all this fine scholar requires at this time without your regurgitating your negative vibes upon him! Suppose….? What if…..?
So, congratulations and best wishes on your advanced studies and even if you don’t meet an ideal environment in which to work, the invested expended, to date, in bringing you to this elevated position in your academic and professional growth will empower you to fix what need(s) to be fixed.
@ Faithful national #1..
It is people like you who choose not to accept or highlight the realities until it reaches infront of your door step.
The shoratge of Human & instrumental Resources have been a cry at the SLBMC for quite a while.
It is very unfortunate that young medical doctors who have their med degrees are unable to get a job at the healthcare institution. Yet are you saying nothing should be mentioned?
Certainly Kudos must be given to this young doctor whose aspiration is to reach to the stars. However, the others who may similar dreams but are facing challenges cannot be overlooked.
Congratulations 🇦🇬 🎊 👏
Congratulations doc. You deserve this!
Well deserved! A true professional with a heart for the people. Antigua proud of you!
young black man making major moves in medicine. Let’s give him his flowers now
Congratulations young man. Love seeing young people do positive things