Edward Daniel Gilby

bmj;378/aug17_14/o1800/FAF1faEdward Daniel Gilby (“Ed”) was an eminent and experienced oncologist in the South West region. His skills were recognised locally, nationally, and internationally. He was renowned for his successful development of cancer services both locally and nationally for his clinical skills and experience.Ed was born in Oxford. He was brought up and educated at grammar schools in Worcester and Cheltenham. The son of an architect, he was offered a place at Liverpool University to read architecture, however he was also offered a place at University College London to read medicine. He chose medicine because he wanted a career caring for people. He was a year younger than his peers, who were the last year group required to do national service. He graduated with the Fellowes medal for clinical skills.Ed trained in the professorial units at University College Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital. After his house officer roles, spurred by his…
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