Rashida Olivia Daisley, BMedSci, MBBS, MPH, PGDip
Assistant Professor, Community Health and Global Education
Biography
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.
Her clinical expertise spans emergency medicine, reproductive health, and obesity management, with a strong background in public health research and policy development. Dr. Daisley has presented at numerous international conferences on topics including obesity, sexual and reproductive health, and chronic disease prevention. She is actively engaged in research on the prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Barbados and is a dedicated advocate for women’s health and non-communicable disease prevention.
Dr. Daisley has received several prestigious awards, including the Barbados National Humanitarian Award and the World Obesity Federation Scholarship. She continues to contribute to the academic and medical community through mentorship, conference organization, and strategic healthcare initiatives.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
- Medical/Doctoral Degree: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (Honours in General Surgery), University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
- Additional training/certifications:
- Master of Public Health (MPH) with International Health Concentration, University of Birmingham (Merit)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Obesity, University of South Wales (Distinction)
- Master of Science in Obesity, University of South Wales (in progress)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- SCOPE Certified Physician, World Obesity Federation
Areas of Expertise
- Public Health and Global Health
- Healthcare Leadership and Policy Development
- Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention
- Emergency Medicine
- Women’s Health and Reproductive Health
Honors and Awards
- Barbados National Humanitarian Award (2022)
- World Obesity Federation Scholarship Recipient (2018)
- MPH Best Research Poster Award (2018)
- Best Oral Abstract Presentation, PGT Research Showcase (2018)
- University of Birmingham Postgraduate Professional Development Bursary Recipient (2018)
- Honours in Surgery Component of MBBS (2012)
- National Barbados Scholarship Recipient (2007)
Research Interests
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) prevalence and management
- Childhood obesity and eating behaviors
- Health systems strengthening and equity in healthcare access
- Women’s health advocacy and policy development
- Health Literacy
Affiliations and Memberships
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (Member)
- President, The Barbados Association of Endometriosis and PCOS (2021–2023)
- Vice President, The Barbados Association of Endometriosis and PCOS (2019–2021)
- Member, Barbados Childhood Obesity Coalition (2018–Present)