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Professor Marvin Reid of UWI visited the Global Health Academy and Northwell Health as Jamaica became the Academy’s 10th partner country. Over two days, he met leadership, explored collaboration in education and research, delivered lectures on Jamaica’s health priorities and sickle cell disease, and identified opportunities for future joint programs across UWI, the Academy, and Northwell.
During a week on the ward and in the operating theatre, Brian Sheridan reflects on adapting to a resource-limited yet highly skilled clinical environment. He observed uncommon conditions, strong clinical reasoning, and remarkable patient resilience. The experience highlighted cultural differences in care, the emotional toll of medicine, and the importance of teamwork, compassion, and shared purpose in delivering care under challenging conditions.
