Congratulations Message to Professor Colette Cunningham-Myrie

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*Congratulations Message from the Caribbean College of Family Physicians*

 Professor Colette Cunningham-Myrie,

On behalf of the Caribbean College of Family Physicians (CCFP), we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on your outstanding achievements in the field of family medicine and your paramount expertise in noncommunicable diseases within the Caribbean region. Your remarkable work in addressing critical public health challenges such as diabetes, physical activity, obesity, and sickle cell disease in low and middle-income countries has not only garnered recognition but has also made a significant impact on health outcomes and awareness in our communities.

The assessors have aptly noted the practical utility of your research, especially as it utilizes the invaluable data from the Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey. Your timely analyses shed light on pressing public health issues, enhancing our understanding of the chronic disease burden and how local determinants interact with population health dynamics in Jamaica.

With over 30 peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals such as the British Journal of Hematology, Pediatrics, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, BMC Public Health, and Helicobacter, you have left an indelible mark in your field. Your extensive contributions, including a book chapter, 35 conference papers, 13 technical reports, and numerous special presentations, further underline your commitment and expertise. Your recognition as a recipient of the prestigious Humphrey Fellowship and your role as a Visiting Scholar at Tulane School of Public Health demonstrate your leadership and dedication to advancing public health research.

Your excellence as an educator, acknowledged by the UWI, is evidenced by your mentorship of 10 graduate researchers and your impactful courses in Family Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health. Your contributions to the Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness on the Essential National Health Research Committee illustrate not only your expertise but also your unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes within our communities.

Congratulations once again, Professor Cunningham-Myrie, on your remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions to public health. We look forward to your continued successes and the positive changes you will inspire in the field of family medicine.

Caribbean College of Family Physicians

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