Alumni stories
Hear from School Alumni on where their medical careers have taken them, and their advice to today's student doctors interested in following in their footsteps.
Ilyas Khattak (1999)
Ilyas is a consultant onco-plastic breast surgeon. "Being a Liverpool medic carries a strong sense of belonging and pride. The School has a diverse and active society, one that I am proud to represent today wherever I may be."
Kate Lightly (2006)
Kate has turned her passion of global maternal health into her day job and is now part of the University's Sanyu Research Unit. "Birth is a pivotal moment in life for women, their children and their families everywhere."
Dan Perry (2003)
Dan is a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and the first orthopaedic surgeon and Univeristy of Liverpool academic to be awarded an NIHR Research Professorship. "It's really exciting, it's the flagship award from the NIHR."
Linda de Cossart (1972)
Linda has enjoyed a trailblazing career as a vascular surgeon, including being Vice President of the Royal College of Surgeons. "The important thing is to enjoy what you do and appreciate the opportunities that being a doctor gives you."
Bilal Ali (2022)
FY1 doctor Bilal shares the most rewarding (and fun!) parts of the foundation programme so far. "The feedback and response you get from patients and your colleagues goes a long way."
Kaylea Clark (2017)
Kaylea has maintained strong links with the School since graduating – as a clinical examiner, educator and Academic Fellow. "Liverpool chose me, and it’s been stuck with me ever since!"