Student Commendations | June 2021
As the 20-21 academic year draws to a close, we take a moment to look back and reflect on all of your achievements in what were new and often challenging circumstances. Commendations are a great way of recognising those around us who are going above and beyond, whether it be on clinical placements, in their studies or through extracurricular activities.
This month, 10 student doctors received a commendation for their efforts. Have a read of their achievements below, and check out our Commendations Year in Review piece to hear some of the stories behind commendations awarded to students, staff and organisations in the past 12 months.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate this month and over the academic year.
Celebrating this month
Rachel Allison, nominated by Dr Robert Downey for stepping up to work at F1 level during the COVID-19 pandemic on the diabetes and endocrine wards.
Claudia Dose, nominated by Dr Colin Wong for superb performance, enthusiasm, professionalism, care and helpfulness demonstrated in the Children's Emergency department.
Anisah Hussain, nominated by Dr Vicky Bond for demonstrating an extremely high standard of academic writing for RS1 and showing commitment to academic work through challenging circumstances.
Bethany Hayes, nominated by Dr Ranbir Noorpuri for undertaking an Audit of Cervical Screening, the barriers to it and helping to improve take up in the 50-64 age group.
Jordan Clarke, nominated by Miss Carys Unwin for being a supportive peer and educator; taking year two student doctors under his wing during their first ever clinical placement.
Jordan Clarke receives a second commentation, nominated by Dr Leo Hands for excellence on clinical placement, working at the level of an F1.
Sooriya Soman, nominated by Dr Natalie Henry for a swift response to an extremely unwell patient which ensured lifesaving treatment was given quickly.
Lauren Greasley, nominated by Dr Lisa Hill for outstanding patient care during Care of the Elderly placement.
Emily Smith, nominated by Dr Isobel Pugh for outstanding performance and attitude on clinical placement.
Megan Rigby, nominated by Dr Emma Gates for commitment, enthusiasm and excellent multi-disciplinary working in a sensitive and often challenging specialist area of Paediatric palliative medicine.
Tzvi Reich, nominated by Dr Colin Wong for attending placement on Bank Holiday Monday to expand on the learning experience, helping patients and families in an extremely constructive way.
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 student intranet Commendation page for full details on how to nominate a fellow Student Doctor, a team, or a member of staff! Don't miss our Commendations Year in Review Parts One and Two.