University of London BDS Gold Medal
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Anthony Power, who recently completed his undergraduate dental programme, has won the 2009 University of London BDS Gold Medal. This is the eighth year in succession that a graduate of King’s College London Dental Institute has been awarded this highly prestigious prize.The medal is awarded to the candidate who most distinguishes him or herself in the final Bachelor of Dental Surgery exams. Both London dental schools are invited to nominate candidates for the gold medal examination - an oral conducted by six external examiners. Each school selects candidates from students with the highest number of merits and distinctions.
Anthony, who is undertaking his vocational training in the coastal resort of Minehead with the South West Deanery, said: ‘It was both with pride and trepidation that I attended the viva for the Gold Medal on graduation morning. To be told at the graduation ceremony later that day that I had received the award was an unexpected delight, not to mention a great honour.
‘I am very grateful to have studied at King’s for the past 5 years, since the teaching and facilities were wonderful on the whole, and the memories I have will always be cherished. I hope that I can return one day, perhaps as an SHO, to some familiar friendly faces.’
He will receive the medal, with a cheque for £500, at the Institute's annual prize giving in November.
Posted on 30 July 2009
Anthony, who is undertaking his vocational training in the coastal resort of Minehead with the South West Deanery, said: ‘It was both with pride and trepidation that I attended the viva for the Gold Medal on graduation morning. To be told at the graduation ceremony later that day that I had received the award was an unexpected delight, not to mention a great honour.
‘I am very grateful to have studied at King’s for the past 5 years, since the teaching and facilities were wonderful on the whole, and the memories I have will always be cherished. I hope that I can return one day, perhaps as an SHO, to some familiar friendly faces.’
He will receive the medal, with a cheque for £500, at the Institute's annual prize giving in November.
Posted on 30 July 2009