Medical graduate receives rightful recognition as top orthopaedics performer

AFTER an administrative error was corrected, Dr Mariam Goolam has been rightfully recognised as the top performer in orthopaedics at Stellen-bosch University.

- MONISHKA GOVENDER [e-mail]

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.”

She said clarity emerged soon after the ceremony.