Freshers guide 2019-20 freshers guide 2019-2020 | Page 3

GREETINGS FROM PROFESSOR SCOTT Hello and welcome to an amazing place to live and study medicine! At Liverpool you will have everything you need to make the most of your talents and prepare for a successful career ahead. The staff and I want to support your stepwise development of knowledge and skills. We also want to encourage the development of you as an amazing doctor. In the words of Beth Peterkenecht, a student who spoke at this year’s graduation, ‘Medicine is an art as well as a science practised by doctors who bring not only knowledge and technical skill to the bedside, but also their humanity, concern and kindness.’ Take time to preserve the creative and sporting talents that give you joy and an understanding of others. Build lifelong friendships and have the courage to try new things. Find the societies that suit you and enjoy growing your teamwork and leadership skills. It is a wonderful course and I hope that you will find it fascinating, make it your own and strive for excellence. Equally, I hope you will love being part of the fantastic student and staff community that is the School of Medicine in the glorious city of Liverpool. Be kind to those around you and yourself and most importantly, have fun! The staff and I are really looking forward to meeting you at the School Welcome Party on Tuesday 17th September. See you soon! By Professor Hazel Scott, Dean of the School of Medicine 2