The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is mourning the passing of academic and educator Dr. Tomlin Paul, who died on Monday, March 9. In a message shared with the university community, UGHE described Paul as a thoughtful educator and academic leader who played a key role in strengthening socially accountable medical education, research, and innovation at the institution. ALSO READ: Dr Paul Farmer, founder of UGHE and Partners in Health dies at 62 The university did not disclose the cause of death, and there was no immediate comment from his family. Paul joined UGHE in 2021, where he served as Chair of the Education Development and Quality Center (EDQC) and Dean of Research and Innovation. The university credited him with helping to advance its competency-based medical education model, as well as supporting curriculum development and clinical training partnerships. “Since joining UGHE in 2021, he brought care, rigor, and conviction to his work, helping strengthen educational quality, research, innovation, and the continued development of UGHE’s competency-based medical education model,” the university said. ALSO READ: UGHE, University of Rwanda ranked in 10 top varsities in Sub-Saharan Africa UGHE said Paul believed education should respond to the health needs of communities, drawing inspiration from his upbringing in rural Trinidad and Tobago. ALSO READ: UGHE’s Professor Abebe Bekele on training Africa’s next health leaders The university also expressed solidarity with colleagues at the University of the West Indies, noting that his death represents a significant loss to the medical profession and the Caribbean region. According to the statement, Dr. Paul was widely recognised for his contributions to medical education and public health, including receiving the five-star doctor award from the World Organization of National Colleges and Associations for Family Physicians. UGHE extended condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and students.
