From Somerton to surgical excellence
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Growing up in rural St James, Camelia Lawrence dreamed of becoming a doctor after witnessing her grandfather suffer from epilepsy and struggle to access appropriate treatment in Jamaica. She vowed to become a doctor so she could help others in need. “I always wanted to be a doctor since I was a young child having witnessed my grandfather’s medical challenges,” Lawrence told The Gleaner in an interview. “I wanted to make care more accessible for everyone in need.”
