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A doctor has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List for his services to medical education. Dr Azeem Alam, from Harpenden, has used his company BiteMedicine to provide free education for medical students, physician associates and aspiring doctors during the coronavirus pandemic. He has now taught more than 10,000 students worldwide via online, live webinars. The 28-year-old, who is from the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has received the British Empire Medal for his work. Dr Alam, who has worked in the emergency department during the pandemic, said: “After...

Date Time Top New Year Honours for Imperial academics A leading Imperial economist is made a Dame in the 2021 New Year Honours, which also recognise an engineer, a neurologist and a medic from Imperial. Professor Dame Carol Propper from Imperial College Business School has received a Damehood for her contribution to economics and public health. Also recognised is Visiting Professor Raad Shakir from the Department of Medicine, who receives a CBE for services to global neurology. Visiting Professor James Calder, from the Department of Bioengineering, receives an OBE for services to sport and to...