Jonathan (“Joff”) Harvey Shaw

bmj;386/jul16_6/q1536/FAF1faJonathan Harvey Shaw, known as Joff, attended Oldham Hulme Grammar School before moving to Scotland to study medicine. He arrived at the University of Edinburgh Medical School in 1986 with a mane of blond hair, a leather jacket, and a Mini Clubman. He was the epitome of cool. Joff lived life to the full, although his membership of the university motor club was short lived after he rolled his Mini during an organised rally. He maintained that his co-driver (and best friend) Adam Wander was to blame for not telling him about the impending sharp corner. He had a large circle of friends, including the other four students on his first year anatomy dissection table (known as the “Wilt Squad”), whom he met regularly for fine dinners over the next 35 years.After completing house jobs in Scotland, he returned to his native north west of England. He was inspired to…
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