A specialty doctor with the York and Scarborough perinatal mental health team, Dr Gilligan was nominated for her work in improving the recognition of specialty, associate specialist and specialist (SAS) careers and supporting opportunities for SAS career progression both within our Trust and nationally.
The judges said: “Dr Gilligan is an exceptional clinician.”
They were impressed with her interest in supporting neurodiverse patients, her involvement in research and innovation, and her role in advocating for SAS doctors.
Dr Gilligan said: “I am really proud to have won this award, and for my work to have been recognised at this level amongst so many other inspiring psychiatrists and teams doing amazing work across the country.
“It is wonderful to have this recognition of the work I have done, particularly when I know there are so many other SAS doctors in TEWV and across the country who are doing amazing work every day.”
Dr Mani Santhana Krishnan (Krish), consultant in old age psychiatry/liaison psychiatry and specialty clinical director for mental health services for older people was also shortlisted for Psychiatrist of the Year.
