KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twenty-two-year-old Somesh Sharma, a medical physics graduate of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has been named Jamaica’s 2027 Rhodes Scholar, earning one of the world’s most prestigious academic scholarships.
The announcement was made on Thursday, November 12, during a ceremony at King’s House in St Andrew.
Sharma, who hails from Exchange in St Ann, graduated from UWI with first-class honours in medical physics and is now preparing to further his studies at the University of Oxford in England.
The former St Ann’s Bay High and York Castle High student plans to pursue postgraduate studies in medical physics, radiobiology and applied digital health, with the ultimate goal of transforming Jamaica’s healthcare system through technology.
His passion for improving healthcare was strengthened by a personal family experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, when his grandmother suffered a heart attack and encountered challenges accessing medical treatment.
That experience helped shape his determination to address gaps in Jamaica’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly in medical imaging, diagnostic equipment and the use of modern technology to improve patient care.
Beyond his academic achievements, Sharma has demonstrated an interest in technological innovation, developing several digital projects aimed at addressing real-world challenges.
Among them are Yaad Bites, Outbreak Tracker and a community reporting platform developed in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Sharma hopes to use the knowledge and experience gained at Oxford to contribute to Jamaica’s development, particularly by making advanced healthcare technology more accessible.
The Rhodes Scholarship provides outstanding young people from around the world with an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.
Sharma’s selection places him among a distinguished group of Jamaicans who have received the prestigious award, recognising academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive difference in society.
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