#Bahamas, March 29, 2021 – The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) joins the
Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) family in mourning the passing of Dr. Cordelia
Nairn, Deputy Medical Chief of Staff. Dr. Nairn passed away on March 25th and
leaves a legacy as a compassionate clinician and an able hospital executive.
A graduate of the College of the Bahamas and Tennessee State
University, Dr. Nairn earned her Associates of Science degree in Biology and
Chemistry and her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology before enrolling in the
UWI Medical Program in 1999.
Dr. Nairn enjoyed successful career as a physician spanning
over sixteen (16) years. She joined the Princess Margaret Hospital as House
Officer in 2004, eventually specializing in Emergency Medicine as part of the
inaugural class of physicians chosen in the first year of the program at PMH in
2008.
As a consultant in the Accident & Emergency Department
Dr. Nairn was known for her compassion, clinical expertise, and her quick
thinking in moments of crisis. Her long held desire to make a wider impact on
the development of healthcare in The Bahamas led her toward an administrative
role.
In 2019 Dr. Nairn accepted the position of Deputy Medical Chief of Staff for the institution which she served for so long and acquitted herself exceptionally well in the role. The Board of Directors, Managing Director, Senior Executives, and all staff of the PHA extend condolences to the relatives, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Cordelia Nairn. Her service and memory will be cherished forever, may her soul rest in peace.
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