Latest update December 23rd, 2024 3:40 AM
GDF Officer graduates as medical doctor
The Guyana Defence Force has extended its congratulations to Captain Natoya Adanna Lewis-Fraser who successfully completed her internship at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and has joined the staff at the GDF Medical Corps.
Doctor Lewis-Fraser earned the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Degree (MBBS) and graduated from the University of Guyana in November 2011.
GDF Captain, Dr. Natoya Lewis-Fraser
The young Officer is one of the latest to benefit from the Force’s continuing policy to provide opportunities for the academic and professional development of its human resources and that of the nation.
The Captain proceeded to read for her degree after being awarded a scholarship to study at the University in 2006.
According to a release from Camp Ayanganna, the 30-year-old hails from Vergenoegen on the East Bank of Essequibo.
She received her formal education at the Stella Maris Primary School, Saint Stanislaus College and Queen’s College, earning in the process, nine CXC subjects, three at CAPE, and one at the GCE Advanced Level.
She enlisted as a Cadet Officer and successfully completed her Officer training in 2002, and according to the army, it was the beginning of her journey toward fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a doctor.
After receiving her State Commission, Dr. Lewis-Fraser served as Administrative Officer at the Ordnance Corps, and then at Base Camp Stephenson. She also served as Principal Instructor on the Basic Recruit Course 2004-01, and had the pleasure of seeing her platoon being adjudged the Best Platoon.
She later served for one year, as the Personal Assistant to former Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Edward Collins.
Recounting her experiences during her Cadet training, Captain Lewis-Fraser explained that her parents’ service in the GDF had inspired her enlistment.
“My parents were the examples I had, but it was my mother’s determination to rise through the ranks which made me feel that I too, could become a success in the Force,” she said.
“However, after about six weeks of training, I doubted myself and actually gave up. It was my father who provided the advice and strong shoulder, and encouraged me to persevere. I am grateful to him, because I did,” she added.
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