OECS Commission Congratulates Kerrone Stanislaus, the first graduate from the English-Speaking Caribbean, to Earn an MD in Morocco

Kerrone Courtney Stanislaus has made history as the first Saint Lucian, the first citizen of the Eastern Caribbean, and the first individual from the English-speaking Caribbean to earn a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in the Kingdom of Morocco.

He graduated on Friday, February 13, 2026, from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at Mohammed V University in Rabat after completing years of rigorous academic and clinical training.

Stanislaus successfully defended his thesis titled “The Impact of Physical Exercise Therapy on Cancer Patients: Clinicians’ Perspective,” examining the role of structured exercise in improving patient outcomes and quality of life in oncology care. His outstanding work earned him the thesis graduation prize at the university.

His achievement represents a landmark moment for Saint Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean, strengthening educational ties between the region and the Moroccan Kingdom.

Reflecting on his journey, Stanislaus expressed sincere gratitude to the facilitating organisations of his scholarship, including the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) (through the Embassies of the Eastern Caribbean States in Morocco), for their guidance and support, as well as to the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI) for providing the opportunity to pursue his studies.

He added, "My heartfelt appreciation goes to the Kingdom of Morocco for its hospitality, generosity, and for offering an enriching educational environment that made the successful completion of my graduation possible. This achievement would not have been possible without your support."

Thanking God for his success, Stanislaus revealed what this achievement truly meant to him and his family, "I also want to dedicate this moment to my mother, who really invested everything in me becoming a doctor, but she just wasn't here to see it happen." His mother passed away at the beginning of his studies.

His accomplishment stands as a strong symbol of perseverance, regional progress, and expanding opportunity for Caribbean students.

Each year, the Kingdom of Morocco awards up to 20 scholarships to each OECS member state for undergraduate and master’s level studies, further strengthening educational cooperation and access to international academic opportunities. Currently, there are more than 100 students from OECS member states studying in Morocco in various fields, including approximately 32 enrolled in medical and pharmaceutical studies.

Stanislaus’ graduation marks a significant milestone within this growing academic partnership.

OECS nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can look out for fully-funded scholarships made available by the Kingdom of Morocco. The application period falls between May and July annually.