06/01/2026
Driven by Service: Celebrating Dr. Yubisleidis Gonzales Morales of MOPD
Dr. Yubisleidis Gonzales Morales is a dedicated Senior Medical Registrar in the Medical Outpatient Department (MOPD) at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where she has been serving patients with commitment and compassion for almost 10 years.
Dr. Gonzales Morales graduated as a medical doctor in 1995 and began her career with two years of rural service, gaining valuable frontline experience. She later completed a three-year Family Medicine programme, graduating in 2000. Her career reflects a strong commitment to service and continuous learning, having worked internationally in Ghana from 2006 to 2008 and later in Trinidad and Tobago between 2012 and 2015, where she served in the Accident and Emergency Department at Sangre Grande Hospital.
At GPHC, Dr. Gonzales Morales plays a critical role within the Medical Outpatient Department. A typical day in MOPD is fast-paced and demanding, with the department seeing close to 250 patients on peak clinic days. Despite the heavy workload, she remains deeply motivated by her passion for helping people and identifying their health concerns so they can receive appropriate care.
For Dr. Gonzales Morales, the most rewarding part of her work is witnessing patient improvement. She values the moments when patients return to share that they are feeling better, reinforcing the impact of quality outpatient care.
Being part of GPHC, she shared, “Holds both personal and professional significance for me. The institution has allowed me to gain broad medical experience, manage urgent and complex cases, and work within a diverse cultural environment as Guyana’s leading public hospital”. GPHC continues to support her professional growth while strengthening her ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care.
She notes that the most common conditions seen in the MOPD include chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and circulation problems, along with skin-related infections, many of which can be prevented through better hand hygiene and lifestyle practices.
Her message to the public is clear and preventative in focus: maintain a healthy diet, limit alcohol and cigarette use, adhere to prescribed medications for chronic conditions, and take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue.
To young doctors and healthcare professionals entering the field, Dr. Gonzales Morales offers simple but powerful advice, “Medicine requires passion. While the profession can be demanding, a genuine love for helping people is the key to success.
Dr. Yubisleidis Gonzales Morales’ dedication, experience, and commitment to patient care continue to make a meaningful impact within the Medical Outpatient Department and across GPHC.
