The Guyana Defence Force has successfully enhanced its medical personnel capacity with the addition of 13 newly minted Grade Two Medical Assistants. The ranks officially completed their training on Thursday, July 31, 2025, after 36 weeks of intensive theoretical and practical instruction.
Throughout the training period, the ranks were exposed to advanced topics including clinical anatomy (Level Two), pharmacology, nursing, emergency medicine, internal medicine, basic surgery, traumatology, and obstetrics and gynecology. They also studied medical ethics and other relevant subjects, and completed a period of clinical attachment at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.
Officer Commanding the Medical Corps and Director of the course, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Nigel Langhorne, expressed immense pride in the graduates during their official closing ceremony. He commended their commitment and resilience throughout the rigorous training and reminded them of the critical role they now play within the Force.
“Your role as military medics becomes even more crucial. You are not just healthcare providers but protectors of our nation’s stability—especially in remote areas where access to medical services is limited. The health and wellbeing of ranks stationed in these regions directly impact our capacity to maintain sovereignty. Your readiness, professionalism, skill, dedication, and compassion are vital. Every life you save and every act of service you perform reinforces our national strength and unity,” he stated.
Lieutenant Colonel Langhorne also urged the graduates to remain mission-focused and to uphold the dignity and pride of the uniform they wear and the noble institution they represent.
Corporal Calwin Thomas was adjudged the Best Student overall and also received the award for Best Student in Medicine. Petty Officer Jamal Darrell was named Runner-up Student. Both were awarded prizes in recognition of their outstanding performance.
GDF BOOSTS CAPACITY WITH 13 NEW GRADE TWO MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
