Barbados
Barbados, like many Caribbean nations, is home to a vibrant and resilient healthcare system that reflects the cultural richness and diversity of its people. Physicians and healthcare professionals across the island are on the front lines of care, delivering essential health services from urban centres to rural communities.
Family physicians in Barbados are trusted members of the community, often serving as the first point of contact for individuals and families. They manage a wide range of medical conditions, provide continuity of care, promote preventive health, and play a key role in patient education and chronic disease management.
The healthcare system typically includes both public and private sectors, with government-supported clinics and hospitals working alongside private medical practices. Family physicians, general practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals collaborate to ensure that care remains patient-centred, culturally appropriate, and accessible.
The CCFP chapter in Barbados is dedicated to promoting professional development, strengthening primary care, and supporting the wellbeing of physicians through CME activities, community outreach, and peer networking.
We celebrate the contributions of every healthcare professional in Barbados, and we look forward to sharing stories, updates, and events from this chapter.
Barbados gave the College its 1st Chapter in 1988 at the signal meeting in the Dover Convention Centre for the Eastern Caribbean members convened by Dr Michael Hoyos. He became the 2nd President of the CCFP succeeding Dr Winsome Segree. The Chapter floundered and died when he demitted office, underscoring a recurrent Caribbean problem, dependence on charismatic or visionary leaders. Some stalwarts remain and what would we do without our Dr Colin Alert and Dr Tania Whitby-Best, or Prof. Peter Adams. Barbados is precious- we miss you.
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