A band of boys interested in pursuing Medicine after school had the good fortune to meet and be tutored by Old Boy Tom Patterson (ON 2009) in the lead up to their UMAT tests. Tom, who recently completed his Bachelor of Medical Science and has just started working long doctor hours at Liverpool hospital – the largest hospital in the state – graciously offered the service via an unsolicited email.

Max Linden-Smith (12/MO), Terry Christoforou (12/JN), Cedric Koh (12/MO) and Alexander Bruce (12/MA) in Year 12 expressed an interest in doing Medicine and have since begun working together with Tom to try and get through the gruelling examination and interview process.

I remember Tom when he was at Newington as a good, honest and tough breakaway in my 3rd XV who rowed for the College. He has helped coach rowing since and is also involved with the Clovelly Surf Lifesaving Club. Tom was always a bright student but not a 99.95 student. His journey debunks many myths about students who get into Medicine and has assured the boys that perseverance, determination, character and wit can outlast hot-housed academia.

Best of luck to our budding doctors and a big thanks to Tom for these generous offer.

Mr Shane Serhon
Head of Careers