Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare: I pursued a career in Infectious Diseases because it provides the unique opportunity to cure illness. It is an opportunity to have an impact on a person who may be afraid, ill and in need of hope and healing. What I want my patients to know about me: I am a very optimistic, fun-loving person. What I do when I'm not seeing patients: I love cooking Jamaican food, doing pilates and spending time with my dog, family and friends.