Louise Dubras recognised as leader of ‘heart, vision and integrity’ who brought Derry Medical School to life

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00:00I am speaking on behalf of all of the staff.

00:03To our doctors, colleagues, friends, family and community,

00:06I want to take a moment to honour someone in his leadership

00:08that has not only shaped the school, has shaped the worst.

00:12We've used to bow up, as seen,

00:14we've honoured heart, vision and integrity.

00:17We've brought the medical school to life,

00:18not just through policy and persistence,

00:20but through deep personal commitment.

00:23We've held the way of this enormous undertaking,

00:25grace, and through every challenge,

00:27we've led with calm and compassion and strength.

00:30You've shown us what it looks like to be with courage

00:33while still being humble, kind and incredibly willing.

00:37As we watch you literally sail into the sunset and enjoy our retirement,

00:40you can say this,

00:42we've left the legacy, but we are proud to be part of it.

00:45And you'll be truly in this.

00:47On behalf of the staff from the School of Education,

00:50please accept these flowers as a small expression

00:52of our deep gratitude and admiration.

01:00And finally, to Professor Patricia Harris.

01:20As Associate Head of School and Program Director,

01:23you have taken the lead role in the making of this programme.

01:28You've turned a brave idea into a real working medical school.

01:32Quite frankly, no one can put into words anything you do.

01:35That's an awful lot of spreadsheets.

01:36You have been an organisational wizard

01:40and have modelled what it means to lead with clarity,

01:42discipline, and unfailing support.

01:45Many of us have learned from watching the way you lead,

01:48the way you carry us what's our legacy,

01:49and the way that you care.

01:51From all of our staff,

01:52thank you for everything that you've given.

01:54Please allow us to come with deep appreciation

01:56and have an amazing check.