Debbie Thompson, Jamaica

Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program Awardee

“During my exchange, I was based at the Hospital for Sick Children under the supervision of University of Toronto faculty. I collaborated with my supervisor on several research projects during the period and gained tremendously from the exposure. My time in Canada also allowed me to broaden and solidify collaborations with other researchers with similar interests. I was able to travel to Ethiopia to meet with them, and together we wrote a successful grant proposal. I learned new skills and enhanced my professional development by attending workshops, seminars and lectures both at Sick Kids and the University of Toronto. I thoroughly enjoyed the rich tapestry of life in Toronto; the museums, restaurants, parks, recreational activities and nightlife, and I survived the famous Canadian winter! Thanks to the Canada-CARICOM Faculty Leadership Program for this wonderful opportunity.”

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario