The Orthopaedics prize was in error awarded to another student during the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ pledge ceremony. However, after the results were reviewed, the faculty identified discrepancies in the allocation and rectified the mistake, formally awarding the prize to Goolam. The 24-year-old medical graduate, of Worcester,is currently completing her medical internship at the Worcester Hospital.
Reflecting on the moment when the award was initially given to another student, Goolam said she handled the situation with composure. “I was informed before the time by a friend that I had the highest mark in orthopaedics and would be receiving an award. However, when another student was called up, I assumed that someone else had achieved a higher mark than mine.” “Shortly after, the results were revisited and discrepancies were identified in the award allocation.
I initially felt confused, but I tried to approach the situation with maturity and understanding. Our whole class had access to the class marks, and my mark was the highest on the sheet.” Goolam praised the faculty’s response to the error. “The faculty responded professionally and responsibly.
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They acknowledged the error, apologised, and took steps to correct it. I appreciated the transparency and fairness shown in resolving the matter,” she said. She said the recognition carried deep personal significance.
“Being recognised as the top performer in orthopaedics was incredibly meaningful to me. It felt like a validation of the long hours and utmost dedication that I had put into a discipline which is known to be one of the most challenging in final year,” she said.
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