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Glasgow University Medical School 1965 - 1971
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Hilary Higgins
 
 
Career
A career cobbled together but allowing me to develop my interests. In 1973 I took a post as part-time clinical assistant in dermatology, which I continued until retirement in 2006. By that time I had progressed to hospital practitioner specialising in surgery and paediatric dermatology. In 1985 I added part time work in community paediatrics and hospital-based childhood and adolescent diabetes, continuing in both until 2006. I specialised in child protection, adoptions and children with multiple disabilities and in my last two years as staff-grade community paediatrician acted as medical advisor to adoption panels for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. I found the challenge of working with young people with diabetes most fulfilling and returned to work part-time in that department for three years after retirement.
Personal Details
Since graduating I have lived and worked in Leicester (now with thriving medical school!). I have two married children in their 30's. My daughter Jo lives near Ashby-de-la-Zouch and has two gorgeous daughters, Edie and Isla. My son Nick lives in London. During the busy years as a working parent, I spent 12 years as a school governor, including several as chairman.  I have played golf socially for many years - not always as frequently as I would have liked. I now enjoy playing regularly but am still aiming for "Silver"I

Retirement allows me to see more of my family and I enjoy doing a weekly "Granny stint". Retirement also offers the luxury of a second cup of coffee at breakfast (with crossword) and time to potter in the garden.  I play keyboard in a swing band which practices regularly, does a few gigs and is great fun. I still have a season ticket for Leicester City and, for balance, have added a season ticket for local theatre which (along with the crossword) keeps the grey cells active. I enjoy catching up with friends all round the country and am looking forward to seeing some old friends at Dunblane.

 
Hilary
 
 
 
 
 
 
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submitted 28/3/11
 
 
 
 
 
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