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Caymanian physician completes doctorate in family medicine

Caymanian physician Dr. Davina McCoy has successfully completed her Doctor of Medicine in family medicine through the University of the West Indies.

The Health Services Authority said in press release that her path to this achievement came with many challenges. Between 24-hour on-call shifts, long study nights, postgraduate exams, and raising four young children. She even navigated pregnancy during her final year of studies, all while coping with the loss of her grandmother and aunt to COVID-19.

“There were moments of exhaustion, but my support system – my family, friends and colleagues – carried me through,” McCoy said. “Looking back, the journey taught me resilience, the importance of asking for help, and how to persevere while staying focused on the goal ahead.”