THE Government of Guyana has awarded scholarships to 107 medical professionals to pursue postgraduate studies at leading UK universities, as part of its drive to build a highly-skilled healthcare workforce equipped to meet the nation’s evolving health needs.

The scholarships, administered through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL), in partnership with LEARNA UK, will see local doctors and healthcare specialists pursuing advanced degrees at the University of Buckingham, the University of Wolverhampton, and the University of South Wales.

This new cohort of scholars will specialise in areas critical to Guyana’s healthcare landscape, with master’s programmes spanning fields such as cardiology, critical care, neurology, endocrinology, infectious disease, family medicine, haematology, public health, healthcare management, and more.
Students will also earn postgraduate certificates in emerging and complementary disciplines, including Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Cosmetic Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Clinical Nutrition, among others.

The initiative complements existing scholarships being pursued through Medvarsity, and aligns with the government’s broader agenda to expand and modernise Guyana’s health sector by investing in both infrastructure and human capital.

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh emphasised that sustained prosperity relies on developing professionals who can deliver services at global standards while responding to the country’s local needs.

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony has also underlined the importance of building specialised capacity at hospitals and clinics nationwide, with targetted training in areas such as cardiology, endocrinology, and public health aimed at improving frontline care and advancing the goal of equitable, modern healthcare for all Guyanese.

Since its launch in 2021, GOAL has transformed higher education access in Guyana, awarding over 39,000 scholarships to citizens in fields ranging from healthcare and education to technology and business. By offering access to world-class training without requiring students to leave their communities, the programme reflects the government’s vision for a future-ready workforce that supports sustainable national development.