GDF produces medical doctor

CaptainGeorgetown: Captain Natoya Adanna Lewis-Fraser of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) who successfully completed her internship at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation joined the staff at the GDF Medical Corps.

She earned the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Degree (MBBS) and graduated from the University of Guyana in November 2011.

According to the GDF, 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 Queens 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.