Dr Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie
Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie is the Chief Medical Officer of Jamaica, known for her role in overseeing the country's medical and health services. She has been involved in addressing various public health issues and is currently at the forefront of the discussions surrounding Jamaica's doctor internship programme, which has faced scrutiny due to claims of being oversubscribed while simultaneously experiencing a shortage of available interns in hospitals. Her recent statements indicated that the health ministry is actively reviewing the internship numbers to ensure they meet the needs of the healthcare system while maintaining quality in the training of medical professionals.
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Dr Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie, chief medical officer for Jamaica, stated that the internship programme was full with 500 applications received this year.
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