Fellowship ad hominem was awarded to Professor Christopher M. Pyke, Professor at the University of Queensland, Department of Surgery, Mater Hospital, Australia and Chair of Professional Standards at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Professor Christopher M. Pyke
Fellowship ad hominem was also given to Professor Abebe Bekele Zerihun, Professor of Surgery, Dean at the University of Global Health Equity and Secretary General of COSECSA, Kigali Rwanda.
Professor Abebe Bekele Zerihun
Dr Radhakrishnan Jayakrishnan and Dr Sreejoy Patnaik were both awarded Fellowship in Surgery without Examination.
Dr Radhakrishnan Jayakrishnan, Head of Department of General Surgery, Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, East London, South Africa. Medical Director, Primary Trauma Care Foundation, Oxford UK
"I am happy to share that I've been awarded the prestigious FRCS (Edinburgh) at the Grand convocation ceremony held at RCSEd. It was a dream come true for me as I had planned to get it after my MS degree, but due to my family obligations I couldn’t make it. My sincere gratitude to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for granting me the esteemed fellowship. It is a privilege to receive recognition from such a venerable institution. The convocation at RCSEd was a magnificent affair, steeped in tradition, set against the backdrop of the RCSEd headquarters. Thank you all for your support over the years." - Dr Sreejoy Patnaik, Director, Robotic, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery, Shanti Memorial Hospital, Cuttack, India
"I was delighted to attend the diploma ceremony a few weeks ago, I was honoured to be awarded the GB Ong medal for my performance in the FRCS exam and it was a wonderful sunny day to celebrate everyone’s successes. It was particularly special for me as it was almost 10 years to the day since my MRCS diploma ceremony and I was able reflect on nearing the end of my training and all that I have achieved both inside and outside of medicine in that time." - Lucy Bookless
"The moment of receiving the John McDonald Medal for Orthodontics was surreal. As I walked up to the stage, my heart pounded with excitement and nerves. The medal, seemed to symbolize not only my achievements but also the unwavering support of my friends and family throughout my educational journey. Throughout the day, I was overwhelmed with a mixture of emotions.It was a day that would forever be etched in my memory as a culmination of years of hard work, a celebration of the present, and a catalyst for a promising future in the world of orthodontics." - Dr Abdelrahman Mesbah Sayed Kamel
"It was a real honour to receive my fellowship from the Royal College. When you dedicate your life to your profession and receive the highest accolade the college can award it brings an immense feeling of pride. The ceremony on the day far exceeded my expectations in terms of tradition and grandeur. Having my family there to witness it all was a very emotional moment for all. I would encourage all dentists to strive to be the best they can be and hopefully one day get to enjoy this momentous day for themselves as well." - Dr Christopher Leech
