9 July 2007

Medal for medic

Medical student Richard Clinghan who graduates on Tuesday, has been awarded the Wimberley award for his contribution to University life.

The award is given to one student every year who, it is felt, has given back to the University in time and effort.

Richard was given the medal in recognition of his work with the University Charities Committee and for his role as President of Dundee University Medical School.

Richard also revived the Inter-Medical School Sports Tournament which was a tradition that died out fifteen years ago. In 2005 he got all five Scottish medical schools to compete for a trophy. 300 students took part and when the project was repeated in 2006, 450 students came and Queens University, Belfast also took part.

Richard will graduate on Tuesday before leaving to start his medical life at Stirling hospital.

He says, "I am really pleased to get this medal. The sports tournament was great fun and should continue to go from strength to strength. We really tried to make the society more fun, as well as getting support for students on more serious matters."

"I would never have got this medal without the help of the whole Dundee University Medical School Committee 2004 - 2007, especially Chris Goodman, Isobel Hancock, Jamie Davidson and Alev Onen."

Richard will be available for pictures on Tuesday, please call Anna Day for details on 07967 475573.

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