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Lance De Barry

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Summary:

Obstetrics and Gynaecology physician in training with distinction-level medical training, MRCOG Part 2 and an MBA in Hospital and Health Services Management. Extensive academic output with 25+ publications, editorial board roles and growing expertise in gynaecologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Demonstrated ability to integrate clinical practice, research and healthcare strategy to improve patient outcomes and health system efficiency.

Skills

  • Comprehensive obstetric care: antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal management

  • Perioperative management of gynaecologic and gynaecologic oncology patients

  • Proficient in laparoscopic techniques, including intracorporeal suturing and instrument handling

  • Strong skills in scientific writing, manuscript preparation and literature review

  • Author of 25+ peer-reviewed publications

  • Data analysis, audit design and clinical research methodology

  • Strong understanding of healthcare systems, governance and service delivery (MBA trained)

  • Calm decision-making under pressure

  • High level of professionalism and accountability

  • Effective communication with patients and multidisciplinary teams

Education & Work Experience

2007-2014

Presentation College Chaguanas

2015-2020

Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies

St. Augustine Campus 

July 2020 - July 2021

Medical Internship - San Fernando General Hospital, Southwest Regional Health Authority

August 2021 - Present

House Officer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology at Gulf View Medical Center 

September 2022 - Present

House Officer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

San Fernando General Hospital 

Education, Qualifications, Achievements

-2014

Awarded an Additional Sciences Scholarship by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago

-2015-2018-

Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc.) (Dist)

-2018-2020-

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) (Dist)

-2022-

The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 (Passed)

-2022-

Membership Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (MRCOG) Part I: Passed on 1st attempt (83%)

-2024-

Membership Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (MRCOG) Part II 

-2024-

Assisted in over 500 surgical cases in Benign Gynaecology, Gynaecologic Oncology & Obstetrics 

-2024-

Editorial Review Board Member -

Women's Health SAGE Publishing

-2024-

Associate Editor

Cureus Medical Journal

-2024-

MBA Hospital and Health Services Management

Research Publications

Published 10 PubMed Indexed articles in the field of

General Gynaecology & Gynaecologic Oncology

(see publication tab)

Courses

American Heart Association (AHA) courses:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS): June 2021

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): June 2021

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CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Editorial Activities

Editorial Review Board Member - Women's Health, SAGE Publishing (May, 2024).

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Associate Editor at Cureus Medical Journal (August, 2024).

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Lead Guest Editor - Special Collection: Collaborative Approaches to Morbidity and Outcomes in Gynecologic Cancer Surgery. Women's Health, SAGE Publishing.

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Total Citations: 50 | H-Index score: 4 (as of April 2025).

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Listed on the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Case Reports Annual List of Reviewers for 2022, 2023 and 2024.

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Peer-reviewed research articles for the British Medical Journal (BMJ), Women's Health SAGE Publications and Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

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Presentations & Audits

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

2022
Grand Rounds Presentation

Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Green-top Guideline No. 43

2023
Grand Rounds Presentation

Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
Green-top Guideline No. 38

2023
Grand Rounds Presentation

Headaches in Pregnancy
TOG Article January 2014

2023
Audit: Incidence of Twins According to Chorionicity and Amnionicity at
San Fernando General Hospital

2023
Audit: Efficiency of the Clinical Decision Unit at San Fernando General Hospital

2024
Audit: Discrepancies between Estimated Fetal Weight and Birth Weight at San Fernando General Hospital - A Seven-Week Perspective Review

2024
Audit: The Use of Aspirin for Preventing Pre-Eclampsia in Pregnant Women

2024
Audit: Rate of Burnout in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at San Fernando General Hospital

2024
Audit: Antenatal Education on Breastfeeding at San Fernando General Hospital Maternal-Child Health Clinic

Conferences

Presentation:

"Hangman's Uterine Tourniquet: A Safe and Practical Approach for Reducing Blood Loss During Uterine Myomectomy."

T&TMA 29th Annual Medical Research Conference Hilton Trinidad & Tobago

October 2023

Presentation:

"Clinicopathological Features and Oncologic Outcomes of Endometrial Cancer in Trinidad and Tobago: A Retrospective Cohort Study."

T&TMA 31st Annual Medical Research Conference Radisson Hotel Trinidad & Tobago

June 2025

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  • Gynaecologic Oncology

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  • Minimally Invasive Gynaecologic Surgery

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  • Medical Leadership and Health Strategy

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  • Clinical Research and Publishing

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  • Surgical Education

Special Interests

© 2025 by Lance De Barry

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