School of Medicine Alumni newsletter, spring/summer 2021

Welcome to the first edition of the School of Medicine Alumni newsletter.

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An unprecedented year

We look back on the twists and turns the School has navigated over the past 12 months and the values that have helped us stay on track. 

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The Good Doctor

Full-time GP, TV personality and bestselling author: how does Dr Amir Khan (MBChB, 2004) do it all?

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Liverpool student doctors support the COVID-19 vaccine roll out

Those involved in the vaccination programme have been struck by the power of a tiny vial to lift the spirits - not least their own.

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In the shoes of a Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

School Alumnus Dr Brendan Healy (MBChB, 1998) reflects on his experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of kindness, gratitude and openness.

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Behind the scenes at the Artefacts virtual variety show

The face of performing arts has dramatically changed throughout the COVID pandemic and just as we have seen the likes of Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt and Andrea Bocelli getting creative and moving things online, so too have our very own group of talented student doctors in the medical performing arts society, Artefacts.

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Overcoming obstacles to achieve a career in Medicine

Trainee in Emergency Medicine and School Alumna Dr Lottie Elliott (MBChB, 2012) talks through the ups and downs of her early career in this video interview with Emergency Medicine Specialty Lead, Dr Mark Buchanan.

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The Future of LGBT+ Healthcare

In celebration of LGBT+ History Month, a few of the School's Societies share how they work to support LGBT+ healthcare issues in their areas of expertise.

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Life lessons and one-liners: how studying at Liverpool prepares you for life as a medic

Class of 1999 alumnus Ilyas Khattak journeys back to his first day at the School of Medicine and the strong sense of camaraderie that would continue throughout his career.

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An extraordinary time to graduate as a doctor

Graduate Chloe Short (MBChB, 2020) reflects on her final year at the School, from her experience as a Sub FY1 to picking up a School Prize for academic excellence.

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Class of 1960 attends online reunion

The past year has seen us all become extremely familiar with Zoom encounters, and alumni reunions were no different.

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In memoriam

The School regrets to announce the passing of:

Emeritus Professor Roy Duckworth CBE
Nicola Jean Campbell
Dr Alan and Edna Carter
Gabriel M. Makhlouf

Join your Alumni Associations

The LMSS Alumni network currently has over 300 alumni, who receive newsletters and society updates over the year. They are hoping to arrange an alumni dinner for 2022 and would love you to join them!

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To stay informed of School of Medicine Alumni Network activity, including teaching opportunities, please contact alumni@liverpool.ac.uk or visit: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/medicine/staff/alumni/

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