By Isle of Wight Observer
Isle of Wight resident, and retired Lancaster University professor, Colin Ockleford, has been awarded the Harold Ellis Prize by The Royal College of Surgeons of England for his exceptional work as an examiner.
At the college’s annual Court of Examiners’ Day, he was presented with the award by the Chairman of the Court, Yasser Mohsen, and College President, Tim Mitchell.
Professor Ockleford lives in Bembridge where he and his wife, Liz, are keen sailors and members of Brading Haven Yacht Club.
He said: “It was a great pleasure to receive this award. I have really enjoyed my time on the Court of Examiners carrying out a very worthwhile role in ‘retirement’ – particularly since Covid. Helping to clear the exams backlog, when many young doctors’ career plans took a back seat, has been rewarding.
“The expanding international role of the Royal College of Surgeons is a reflection of the high regard its qualifications are held in on the world stage.”
Professor Ockleford was the Foundation Professor in Human Anatomy, and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, at Lancaster University’s Medical School from 2006 until 2013.
In 2011 he was elected to the Court of Examiners by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has since examined in the UK, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Hyderabad and Kuala Lumpur.
