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Thank You for Keeping your Word Mr. Carl Simmons
Q&A with Chelsea Stubbs
Hello Chelsea, so what did you receive?
I received a set of medical textbooks and study materials from Mr Carl Simmons of Cargo Express Services Ltd/Tropical Shipping TCI. Since moving on to the clinical years of my training, I have come to realise the importance of building a strong grasp of the principles underpinning diseases and these books support my studies.
Why did you receive the gift; what inspired Mr. Simmons to support you in this way?
The commitment to sponsor books for me was actually gifted at my 2019 A Level graduation ceremony at the British West Indies Collegiate. When Mr Simmons came up to speak after hearing about the challenges I had during my studies and how I overcame them, I suppose he was very moved by it.
Medical textbooks are classically very expensive (a single good textbook can easily cost $130), and he pledged to pay for the books that I would need for my studies. It turned out that for the first two years of medical school I did not require textbooks, but upon entering my third year there was a very clear need. And surely enough three years later they have indeed kept their promise.
Describe the books and how does this donation help?
I asked for a range of textbooks as recommended by doctors and medics further along in their training. These include reference textbooks, such as “Kumar’s Pathologic Basis of Disease”, and the classic “Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine”, which will be incredibly useful for making sure I have the foundations of clinical practice. In fact, I’ve been using these books quite extensively since the day I received them!
I also got textbooks for mastery of quite isolated areas of medicine such as interpreting imaging. For this I got Herring’s “Learning Radiology” textbook and for consolidating knowledge I got Dr Xiu’s “1000 SBAs for Medical Finals” and “Rang and Dale’s Pharmacology Flashcards”… among other books. They are already proving to be incredibly useful to my studies.
What are you studying and where?
I am studying the six-year Medicine (MBBS) degree at Imperial College, London. It is a very academically challenging environment as one of the top three medical schools in the world (according to Time Higher Education). We are taught by some world-renowned physicians and researchers who are experts in their field, so it’s no surprise that they expect a lot from their students as well. I just want to have the resources to become the best physician I can be and make the most of the learning opportunities presented to me. I’m so grateful for the books.
More about Chelsea
I’m in my third year, otherwise known as my first clinical year. We are rotating through hospital specialities for the academic year and are now learning how to diagnose and manage conditions.
In my first year I placed second overall for my cohort, also receiving first in one of my modules. For the combined pre-clinical years I was awarded a Distinction in Medical Sciences.
Outside of my studies I lead an educational series for the largest academic society at Imperial (MedEd), Chair the Lifestyle Medicine Society, give lectures to younger students, and play volleyball.
I have also continued my flute-playing with the medical school’s Jazz Band. We have an upcoming concert this Christmas.
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By LEDEDRA MARCHE
Bahamas Information Services
GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas – Confident that Team Bahamas will once again do the country proud at the CARIFTA Games, Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey told the Grand Bahama contingent worshipping at New Destiny Kingdom Center on Sunday, April 13, 2025 that they were already stars.
The 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics and Athletics Championships are being held in Trinidad and Tobago from April 19-22.
Minister Moxey reminded the outstanding athletes that it is because of their dedication, discipline and determination they have been chosen and that they symbolize the hope, strength and resilience that the residents of Grand Bahama are known for.
“You athletes are about to represent our beautiful island and proudly carry The Bahamas’ banner with pride at the CARIFTA Games in Trinidad. Today we unite to celebrate this achievement and we want you to know that you are already champions in our eyes,” she said.
Cognizant that their journey has not been easy, Minister Moxey said they stayed the course — rising early, training hard and making sacrifices.
She pointed out that the athletes are now standing on the edge of greatness; carrying their dreams, hopes and pride in Grand Bahama Island with them.
Minister Moxey encouraged the athletes, as they step on to the track, field or into the pool, to represent The Bahamas with excellence.
“Compete with heart and remember that your island and your nation are cheering you on every step of the way. Go forward knowing that you and your coaches are covered in prayer; surrounded by love and supported by a proud Grand Bahama family,” she said.
“May God’s favour go before you, may he protect each of you on this journey and may His Grace carry you to victory.”
Representatives from the City of Freeport Council were also in attendance, and Chief Councillor Kendal Culmer also brought remarks.
PHOTO CAPTION – Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey encouraged the Grand Bahama contingent of Team Bahamas worshipping at New Destiny Kingdom Center on Sunday, April 13, 2025 before they left to compete in the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatics and Athletics Championships in Trinidad and Tobago set for April 19-22.
(BIS Photos/Andrew Miller)
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