Student Commendations | April 2020
Commendations recognise student doctors for activities where they have performed beyond expectations, including clinical skills, research activity, organising activities, helping others, dealing with unexpected events, leadership, and more.
Thank you to all those who have taken the time to nominate someone special this month. Now more than ever, we want to take the time to thank and celebrate our students going the extra mile.
Celebrating this month
Scott Griffiths, nominated by Dr Cecilia Jukka, for his committed and conscientious approach to Microbiology SAMP placement.
Jared Murphy, nominated by Ms Caroline Jones, for working well with the team, proactive in both learning attitude and supporting the team in work during the SAMP time, and producing an excellent portfolio.
Gaurav Rattan-Vashisht, nominated by Dr Brendan Black, for excellent clinical acumen, correctly identifying two deteriorating patients on the ward and championing patient safety.
Gabrielle Titley-Wilson, nominated by Dr Helen Pears, for excellence during second SAMP in professionalism, communication, self motivation and clinical knowledge.
How to nominate
Visit VITAL to download a Commendation Form, they are stored in the ‘Administration folder’ under each year, for example: MBCHB Year 1 Content 2018/19 > Administration > Student commendation form. Completed forms should be sent directly to the Student Welfare & Support of Studies Team: Dir.mbchb@liverpool.ac.uk
Forms are then emailed to the student who is being commended, and you can upload this to your E-portfolio under the prizes section. Students who have received a commendation form are also celebrated in The Pulse, the monthly School newsletter.
Please note: The joyful photo of the maypole is just a suggestion of how to celebrate receiving a commendation, a cup of tea and a biscuit or a glass of something fizzy are also acceptable ways to give yourself a hard-earned, at home, pat on the pack.