Press Release
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands — February 10, 2025 — A high-level delegation from The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, led by Professor Densil A. Williams, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UWI Mona, and Professor Marvin Reid, Lead, UWI Global Health Initiative, visited the Turks and Caicos Islands to advance key initiatives in regional medical education and healthcare development.
During the visit, the delegation signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hamilton Education Foundation and Hamilton University School of Medicine (HUSM). This agreement solidifies a strategic partnership aimed at developing HUSM into a
world-class institution and strengthening healthcare delivery and education in the Caribbean.
Key Highlights of the Visit:
- Signing of MOU with HUSM
The MOU formalizes a partnership between UWI, Mona and HUSM to advance medical education, research, and healthcare initiatives in the region. This collaboration is part of UWI Mona’s Global Health Initiative (GHI), which supports health professional training and addresses health inequities across the Caribbean and the wider world.
- Visit to the Hamilton University School of Medicine Development Site
The delegation toured the site of the future Hamilton University School of Medicine and its University Medical Center, which is currently undergoing preparatory work for the construction of its state-of-the-art Medical Education building. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, marking a significant step toward HUSM’s goal of opening its doors to students in 2027.
- Tour of Cheshire Hall Medical Center
The UWI delegation also visited the Cheshire Hall Medical Center, a diamond-level accredited facility operated by InterHealth Canada. Dr. Denise Braithwaite-Tennant, CEO, and Dr. Dawn Perry-Ewing, Chief of Medical Services, led a comprehensive tour of the facility, showcasing its cutting-edge infrastructure and capabilities.
As a UWI internship-approved center, Cheshire Hall Medical Center will play a pivotal role in HUSM’s clinical training programs. The delegation lauded the center’s contributions to healthcare in the Turks and Caicos Islands and its significance as a key partner in HUSM’s medical education delivery.
Statements from Leaders
Professor Densil A. Williams emphasized the importance of regional collaboration, stating, “This visit signifies UWI’s commitment to fostering partnerships that advance the Caribbean’s healthcare systems and medical education. The MOU with HUSM is a testament to our commitment to work with indigenous regional institutions to advance teaching and learning, and, research and innovation in
healthcare so that we can build a more productive citizenry within our region.
Dr. Rufus W. Ewing, Executive Chair of the Hamilton Education Foundation, noted, “The partnership with UWI and the engagement with world-class institutions like Cheshire Hall Medical Center reflect our shared goal of providing high-quality medical education and healthcare services to the Turks and Caicos Islands and the wider Caribbean.”
Looking Ahead
This visit marks a significant milestone in the development of HUSM and its collaboration with UWI. The strategic partnerships established will not only enhance medical education but also strengthen healthcare delivery throughout the region. As construction on HUSM’s Medical Education building begins and clinical programs are integrated with institutions like Cheshire Hall Medical Center, the Caribbean is set to benefit from
For Media Inquiries, Please Contact:
- Hamilton Education Foundation
Email: Admin@husm.education
- The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus
Email: communications@uwimona.edu.jm
Phone: +1 (876) 977 5941