Dr. Neilson-William replaces Dr. Wesley Miller who retired last April
Dr. Anna Neilson-Williams has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Bermuda Hospitals Board after acting in the role Bermuda Hospitals Board for over a year.
She replaces Dr. Wesley Miller following his retirement in April 2024.
Dr. Neilson-Williams was previously the chief of psychiatry and recruitment to fill the post will begin.
She remarked, “A year acting in this role has given me a solid grounding in the issues we face at BHB, and I’m really looking forward to continuing some of the great programmes that are in motion, such as the integrated pathways for trauma, burns and the hospitalist service.”
Scott Pearman, CEO and President of the BHB said Dr. Neilson Williams has proven herself in this role for the last year and brings to it great leadership skills and a very well-rounded physician experience in mental health and primary care.
Dr.Neilson-Williams joined BHB in 2000 and served as acting chief of psychiatry from 2021. She is also a consultant psychiatrist, managing clients with a range of mental health conditions and patients on the psychogeriatric unit at MWI.
Dr Neilson-Williams is a graduate of The University of Glasgow and has a master’s degree in transcultural mental health with distinction through Queen Mary’s The University of London, UK.
She was recognised as a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2022 for contributions to the field of Psychiatry.
She also has a diploma in leadership and management, and certifications in value-based healthcare through Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Public Mental Health Leadership through the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Dr. Neilson-Williams will report to CEO & President Scott Pearman.
