Student Prizegiving 2022-2023

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest score throughout all modules of the Gateway year programme. 

Prizerwinner: Emmanuella Dinu 

"I am extremely glad to be receiving this award and eternally grateful to the tutors, lecturers and staff who helped me last year. This recognition is a testament to their passion and dedication. Thank you."

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest overall mark in Clinical Skills & Reasoning in Phase I. 

Prizewinner: Ellie Fisher (pictured)

"I am delighted that my hard work and determination has been recognised and I attribute my success to the unconditional support I have received from my tutors and loved ones alongside my sincere passion for studying medicine. I truly hope my sacrifices can one day make a positive difference."

Prizewinner: Charlotte Menzies 

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest cumulative mark in Phase I written papers (first sit). 

Prizewinner: Tiger Rhoades

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest score for Excellent Grades throughout Phase I. Dr Hardey was a Hull York Medical School Reader in Sociology who tragically died after a short illness.

Prizewinner: Louise Biden 

"I am incredibly grateful to have been awarded this prize and for the recognition of my achievements over the last 2 years. Thank you to all my tutors and friends for their support and encouragement. I look forward to what awaits me in Phase 2 of my studies. Thank you!"

Awarded to the student in Year 2 who has made the greatest advancement in academic studies during the year

Prizewinner: Fraser Beard

"I'm very grateful to my tutors and PBL group, without them I would not have been able to achieve this!"

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest overall mark in Clinical Skills & Reasoning in Phase II. 

Prizewinner: Hazel Key 

"I am over the moon to have been awarded this prize today. My amazing friends and family have helped me so much for which I am very grateful. What a brilliant way to enter final year! Thank you."

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest cumulative mark in Phase II written papers (first sit). 

Prizewinner: Kerri Clarke

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest score for Excellent Grades Throughout Phase II. 

Prizewinner: Khunassanan Nunthakunatip

"It is such an honour to have received this award. Hull York Medical School has provided me with great clinical exposures, which allows me to learn medicine in clinical settings. Thank you all for such a wonderful medical school journey, and here's to an exciting future to come." 

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest score in the Final Written Paper. 

Prizewinner: Molly Britton 

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest number of A and B grades awarded by examiners in the final clinical practice exam. This prize has been generously donated in memory of Dr Michael Samuel Sanders, a GP who spent most of his career in Hull. 

Prizewinner: Michael Clarkson 

"I've had an unforgettable time at Hull York Medical School and have made some wonderful friendships with student and faculty colleagues alike. I'd particularly like to thank the SLO teams at each placement site for their unwavering dedication to our student experience."

Awarded to the best performing student in clinical assessments in Phases II and III. This medal is generously donated by Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust.

Prizewinner: Michael Clarkson 

"I've had an unforgettable time at Hull York Medical School and have made some wonderful friendships with student and faculty colleagues alike. I'd particularly like to thank the SLO teams at each placement site for their unwavering dedication to our student experience."

Awarded to the student who is determined by the Board of Examiners to have achieved the highest score for Excellent grades during Phase III. 

Prizewinner: Chandini Chand 

"I am humbled to receive this prize as recognition of my handwork and grateful for all my mentors, tutors, family and friends for their unfaltering support throughout my time at Hull York Medical School."

Awarded to the student with the best overall academic performance over the five years of the MB BS Programme. This is assessed as the student with the greatest number of excellent grades achieved in the duration of the course. This award was established by our founding Dean, Professor Bill Gillespie, upon his retirement. 

Prizewinner: Thomas May 

Prize awarded to the candidate receiving the highest overall weighted average for the Certificate in Health Professions Education for the January cohort. 

Prizewinner: Divakar Hamal 

Prize awarded to the candidate receiving the highest overall weighted average for the Certificate in Health Professions Education for the September cohort. 

Prizewinner: Kerry Leadbetter 

"I am delighted to be awarded this prize! Thank you to all my colleagues (clinical and academic) and to my family for putting up with me studying and writing assessments for this!"

Prize awarded to the candidate receiving the highest overall weighted average for the Diploma in Health Professions Education. 

Prizewinner: Lisa Ann Flynn

"A huge thank you to all who have supported me throughout my postgraduate studies. I have loved every minute of the Health Professions Education MSc programme, and have developed immeasurably on both a personal and professional level. I therefore feel humbled to have received an award for my studies."

Prize awarded to the candidate receiving the highest overall weighted average for the MSc in Health Professions Education.

Prizewinner: Nicola Anderson

Prize awarded to the student with the highest aggregate total score in the Year 1 module summative assessments. 

Prizewinner: Isobelle Hirst 

Prize awarded to the student with the highest score in the summative assessments for this module. 

Prizewinner: Charlotte Black 

Prize awarded to the student with the highest aggregate total score in the year 1 and year 2 module summative assessments. 

Prizewinner: Anna Phelan-Wild 

Prize awarded to the candidate receiving the highest overall weighted average for the MSc in Clinical Anatomy. 

Prizewinner: Noeme Cinti 

Prize awarded to the candidate receiving the highest overall weighted average for the MSc in Clinical Anatomy and Education. 

Prizewinner: Rodrigo Muscogliati 

Prize awarded to the candidate receiving the highest overall weighted average for the MSc in Pharmacology and Drug Development. 

Prizewinner: Alanis Louise Beckitt 

Prizewinners:

• Ritu Bhattacharyya (first picture)
• Anna Green
• Tajri Salek - (second picture) "I am delighted to receive this award and to be recognised for my efforts by the medical school."
• Lucie Williamson
• Andrea Allen Terjerina

Prizewinner: Elisha De-Alker

"Thank you to the faculty of Hull York Medical School. The warm, welcoming and approachable community at the medical school allowed me to feel confident and inspired to undertake leadership roles within the student staff committee, knowing that the school listens and responds to the student voice."

Prizewinner: Rebecca Perryment 

"I am delighted and honoured to have received a prize for my essay in palliative medicine. This recognition is extremely rewarding. I would like to thank Professor Fliss Murtagh for her guidance."

Prizewinner: Jacob Hammond

Prizewinner: Cat Sadler 

Winner: Sarah Mahmood 

"Winning two awards during phase 1 are a testament to my unwavering commitment and passion for the field of Medicine. It's a reminder that hard work and a genuine desire to make a difference can lead to success in the challenging journey of medical education."

Winner: Sarah Mahmood 

"Winning two awards during phase 1 are a testament to my unwavering commitment and passion for the field of Medicine. It's a reminder that hard work and a genuine desire to make a difference can lead to success in the challenging journey of medical education."

Prizewinner: Connor Danson

"It’s been a privilege to represent my colleagues throughout my time at HYMS. Leading the Student-Staff Committee alongside Alexia has been both a positive and productive experience, and I’m grateful for the support from staff and our fellow student representatives whom we couldn’t do this without." 

Prizewinner: Alexia Defer 

"I'm immensely grateful and honoured to have been awarded the prize of exceptional contribution to the medical school. I hope the work myself and my colleagues in the background have carried out over the past 4-5 years will continue to benefit HYMS for many years to come, long after I have graduated!"

Winner: Helena Bentley-Ribot 

"I am delighted to be receiving this award from HYMS. It’s a wonderful acknowledgment of the work I have done around widening participation and making a positive impact on the community. Thank you!"

Prizewinner: Elisha De-Alker 

"Thank you to the faculty of Hull York Medical School. The warm, welcoming and approachable community at the medical school allowed me to feel confident and inspired to undertake leadership roles within the student staff committee, knowing that the school listens and responds to the student voice."

Prizewinner: Hanya Ghazi 

"I’d like to thank the EDI committee for all their work towards making HYMS a safe, inclusive, and progressive place to both study and work. Thank you for providing me with the environment and tools which gave me the confidence to share ideas and make them come to life. It’s been a great pleasure."