GPHC celebrates excellence at 18th Annual Awards Banquet for Graduating Specialities

On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) hosted its 18th Annual Awards Banquet for Graduating Specialties, honouring over 50 healthcare professionals who successfully completed advanced training programmes under the Institute of Health Sciences Education.

This prestigious event celebrated the academic achievements and clinical excellence of graduates who have pursued rigorous postgraduate and fellowship programmes, equipping them to deliver specialised care across Guyana’s health system.

The graduates majored in a wide range of disciplines including:
• Fellowship in Regional Anaesthesia and Acute Pain Management
• Fellowship in Echocardiography
• Master of Medicine in Diagnostic Radiology
• Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine
• Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine
• Master of Medicine in Paediatric Medicine
• Master of Medicine in Orthopaedics and Traumatology
• Master of Medicine in Psychiatry
• Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Master of Medicine in General Surgery
• Master of Medicine in Family Medicine
• Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
• Post Graduate Diploma in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
• Bachelor of Science in Emergency Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Anaesthetic Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Nursing

During the ceremony, special awards were presented for outstanding achievements, including:
• Best Research Presentation by a Graduand
• Best Research Submission by a Graduand
• IHSE Most Outstanding Graduand Award

Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Health, Honourable Dr Frank Anthony, commended the graduates for their dedication, discipline, and perseverance throughout their academic journey. He noted that their success represents a vital step in strengthening Guyana’s health workforce and expanding access to specialised medical care nationwide.

“We’ve started a process of transforming what health looks like in Guyana, and you’ve gotten a taste of what that transformation appears to be, “Dr Anthony said. “In the years ahead, we will have an addition of eight new hospitals to be constructed of which we will need some of you to go out and serve people in various parts of our country.”

The Minister further highlighted the Ministry’s continued investment in postgraduate medical education and the importance of creating an enabling environment for specialists to thrive within the public health system.

The evening concluded with an atmosphere of pride and celebration as graduates were encouraged to continue embodying the values of excellence, service, and compassion in their professional pursuits.