Dr. Aldyth Buckland Scores The Prestigious World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) 5 Star Award For North America Region


Winston Donald
   
© Copyright 2025 by Winston Donald



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Aldyth Buckland, one of Jamaica’s finest family physicians, was recently awarded the World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) 5 Star Doctor Award as the Family Physician for the North America Region (2024). This distinguished family doctor has put Jamaica again in the spotlight of high achieving small island states. From reggae music, to Miss World, Miss Universe, to delicious dishes, to being the sprint capital of the world, Jamaica never ceases to surprise. And now, Jamaica is again recognized in the field of medicine by a hard-working and celebrated Family Physician- Dr. Aldyth Buckland. While the world recognized medical scientists from Jamaica such as Doctors Manley West, Albert Lockhart and Henry Lowe, the island nation has now produced its award winning family doctor, a celebrated doctor, who has practiced integrative medicine in a holistic way and keenly listens and works with her patients to optimize their health and lifestyle habits.

At the World Conference of the World Organization of Family Doctors held in Lisbon, Portugal, the prestigious award was conferred on a daughter of Jamaican soil on September 20, 2025. Buckland’s award meant Jamaica is truly recognized for having a medical practitioner whose practice aligns with the core values of WONCA. She has demonstrated over the years since practising medicine that she is an excellent care provider, communicator, decision maker, manager and community leader. Dr. Buckland guides, counsels and coaches. Her patients, and those who come to know her or interact with her, will tell you that she is a different doctor, one who is truly called to serve her people and to provide the best care and counseling possible. Personally, I have found her to be the best physician I have encountered.

Dr. Buckland has received her General Practitioner and Family Doctor training from the Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica and the Caribbean College of Family Physicians - Jamaica Chapter. She has been accredited by the CCFP since 1994 and ensures that her accreditations are current. She has been trained and certified in various holistic practices that optimize patient care and her self-care. She works in a team and in teams on projects that matter so that we all may have a healthy planet, and we all reduce our health risks to become healthier people.

Dr. Buckland consistently serves her patients and clients from her modest office in Kingston, Jamaica and this is a testimony to her loyalty and devotion to her people and to the nation of Jamaica at large. Her service is guided by her mantra, “Trust God, be kind and feel good!” We, too, can score for Jamaica!  



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