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Columnists
 Dr. N’Tari Darville
Making the Bahamas Better Through Healthcare
I’ve wanted to be
a physician since I was 11 years old. For me, moving to the United
States to pursue my education was a means to achieving that goal.
I spent 19 years in the U.S. attending boarding school, obtaining
my undergraduate degree, a masters degree in Physics and then my
medical degree from Meharry Medical College. After medical school,
I completed a rigorous residency in Internal Medicine in Nashville,
Tennessee and then went on to hone my skills at a local private
hospital. I continued on in the education process by studying real
estate as a hobby.
Despite the success I attained in my field, and living a comfortable
lifestyle in the U.S., I still had a burning desire to come back
to the Bahamas and serve my country. Thankfully, I’ve had
an opportunity to do that at Doctor’s Hospital. I’m
now able to use my experience in acute care to assist in managing
the intensive care unit at Doctor’s Hospital. It’s a
satisfying feeling to know that my experience is making an impact
in healthcare for our country.
For me, there was never a question about returning to the Bahamas
– the only question was “When will I return home to
the Bahamas?” Although the transition has been a challenge
for my family, I know that I’ve made the right decision. For
anyone who may be considering returning to the Bahamas, I would
encourage you to take a leap of faith. By bringing your skills and
experience home, you make our country a better place.
I was encouraged to return to the Bahamas by Yolanda, my wife of
ten years. She has been fortunate to secure a job at the College
of the Bahamas as the Development Associate in the Alumni Relations
Department. This was a blessing since her background is in fundraising.
We have a lovely 16 month old daughter, Maya Renee who is adjusting
well to the Bahamas.
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