Faculty and Staff

Dr. Anique Atherley is a medical doctor from the south of Barbados. Anique completed medical training at the University of the West Indies (The UWI) and medical internship at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados. She then went on to complete, with merit, a master’s degree in public health (epidemiology) from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. During her internship, she sought out and met Dr. Charles G. Taylor, Jr., who opened her eyes to the field of medical education.

Dr. Sabrina Belle is an Assistant Professor of Anatomy at Ross University School of Medicine, where she delivers interactive lectures and laboratory demonstrations in gross anatomy, embryology, and neuroanatomy. With a strong commitment to medical education, she has been instrumental in curriculum development, student mentorship, and academic support initiatives.

Liris Benjamin, MBBS, MPH, PgDip, PhD is Assistant Chair and Professor in the Department of Clinical Foundations, Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM). She joined RUSM faculty in 2006. In addition to teaching, she has served as Course Director for Semester 2 Clinical Skills 2010 to 2016, Co-Module Director for Nervous & Psychiatric System 2017 to present, Service Learning Faculty Lead, Chair of Special Circumstances Committee, Faculty Advisor for Ross Academic Research Society.  

Dr. Marc Bergeron first obtained B.Sc. degrees in Microbiology and Biology from Université Laval, Canada, followed by a M.Sc. degree in Environmental Sciences from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada, studying the evolutionary ecology of fish parasite assemblages. Following an invertebrate pathology internship at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France, Dr. Bergeron returned to Université Laval where he obtained a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology/Immunology, working on murine immune responses to Trypanosoma cruzi, the aetiological agent of Chagas Disease.

Dr. Calton is a seasoned internist and healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in clinical medicine, medical education, healthcare management, and quality improvement. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Adult and Higher Education, he holds an MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Master of Health Management, MBA in Operations, and MPhil in Hospitals and Health Systems Management. Dr.

Involved in anatomy education since 2004, Dr. Robstein Chidavaenzi joined RUSM as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Foundations in 2021. He has a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), and a doctorate in Anatomy and Cell Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Prior to coming to Barbados, Dr Chidavaenzi served as a Teaching Assistant, and then an Instructor in neuroanatomy at UIC, and the Lecturer, and Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at UZ.

Dr. Chumley has a 25 year history in medical education including both allopathic and international medical schools. Prior to her current role as COO, she served as Dean, RUSM from 2021-2024, Dean at American University of the Caribbean from 2013-2021, and Senior Associate Dean / Associate Vice Chancellor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine from 2008-2012.

Dr Jennifer Connolly joined Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) in March 2015 as Assistant Professor of Physiology.

Dr. Charla Corbin is an Assistant Professor at Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), where she plays a pivotal role in medical education as the Clinical Skills Semester 3 Co-coordinator and previously the Course Director for Semesters 03 and 04 as well as the Co-Module Director for Hematology. With extensive experience in clinical skills training and simulation, Dr. Corbin is deeply committed to fostering the integration of medical knowledge with hands-on patient care.

Dr. Rashida Daisley joined Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) as an Assistant Professor in February 2023. She is an experienced physician, public health professional, and healthcare leader with a passion for global health, health equity, and knowledge translation. Prior to joining RUSM, Dr. Daisley served as the Director of Clinical Services at the Barbados Family Planning Association, where she led strategic initiatives in reproductive health and healthcare service expansion.

Dr. Deborah Dalmeida MBBS MD MEHP is an award-winning educator and leader, with over ten years of experience in teaching pathology and pathophysiology. She earned her medical degree and specialty training in Pathology in India at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and is also ECFMG-certified. Dr. Dalmeida has played a key leadership role in the continuous enhancement of integrated, organ systems-based curriculum, having served as Co-Chair of the Department of Pathophysiology, member of the curriculum committee, chair of curricular subcommittees, Course director of the foundations, cardiovascular and renal system courses in previous institutions.