Student Commendations | April 2021

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This month we welcome our Year One and Two Student Doctors back to campus as we enjoy the pleasant weather and bright evenings. Let’s see whose month was made even brighter with a commendation for something particularly exceptional in April.

Commendations are a great way of providing positive feedback to the hard-working individuals at the School of Medicine. Whether it's related to their actions on placement, during teaching or in extracurricular activities. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to nominate.

Celebrating this month

Ella Crawford, nominated by Dr Christopher McCoy for excellent performance during ACUTE placement in the Emergency Department at RLUH, including enthusiasm and independent practice demonstrated on night shift.

Seth Jamieson, nominated by Dr Rita Ayra for excellent communication skills, empathy, history and examination taking in obstetrics and gynaecology.

Caitlin Hicks, nominated by Dr Victoria Tippett for excellent feedback from a patient in dermatology.

Abigail Beamish, nominated by Dr Nicola Dowling for demonstrating exceptional communication skills in a Communication for Clinical Practice workshop.

Lydia Lee, nominated by Dr Vincent McCann for enthusiasm on placement and for embracing every opportunity to develop skills and knowledge, for building rapport with politeness and respect with both staff and patients.

Nathan Plimmer, nominated by Dr Jenna Frizelle for excellence in patient interaction and clinical contribution in surgery during obstetrics and gynaecology placement.

Will Bedson, Ioan Wardhaugh and Olivia Olujohungbe for the energy, commitment and innovation demonstrated as an Artefact Office Bearer to enable so many staff and students to enjoy feeling part of a positive community, despite the challenges of COVID.

Mary Caddick, nominated by Dr Joseph Tang for demonstrating exemplary commitment and excellence in her studies in the fields of gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and endocrinology.

Rebecca Sinden, nominated by Dr Grace Ting for excellence in commitment to learning and developing knowledge and new skills, and for demonstration of high levels of compassion and professionalism.

Aimee Staunton, nominated by Dr Dave Goldsmith for fantastic depth of psychiatry knowledge, being an excellent team player, brilliant communication skills and rapport built in a challenging environment.

Grace Bamford, nominated by Dr Dave Goldsmith for going over and above to make sure the concerns of young people were heard on CAMHS placement, and for an excellent psychiatric history and mental state examination.

Harriet Aird, nominated by Dr Dave Goldsmith for excellent knowledge of psychiatry, and for showing kindness and empathy for patients and for a mature consultation style.

Joe Hanna, nominated by Dr Dave Goldsmith for working at a level far above that expected of a year 5 student, including excellent knowledge and clinical skills.

Mahima Mahesh, nominated by Dr Dave Goldsmith for demonstration of knowledge far exceeding her stage of training and for in-depth psychiatric history and mental state examinations.

Rhema Otache, Jaqueline Howard and Brooklyn Wright, nominated by Mrs Lauren Mathews for providing support, advice and guidance to Year 2 students.

Nisha Doal, nominated by Dr Aashish Tagore for excellent history and presentation skills on psychiatry placement, and for demonstration of mature inter-personal skills in speaking to patients with empathy and compassion.

Nabeel Hoque, nominated by Dr Madeleine Durkan for an excellent attitude and commitment to placement in preparation for F1

How to nominate

Commendations recognise our 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.

Are you a Liverpool Student Doctor? Visit the Commendations page on the Student Intranet for full details on how to nominate a fellow Student Doctor, team, or member of staff.