John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 56 (1997) Winner
Phil Whitaker
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Phil Whitaker
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1966 （Kent, England）
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Resident in Wiltshire
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Physician, Medical commentator
- Active Years
- 1990-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nottingham | Faculty of Medicine | Department of Medicine | — | 1986–1990 | United Kingdom |
| University of East Anglia | Postgraduate | Creative Writing | MA | 1995–1996 | United Kingdom |
University of Nottingham
Faculty of Medicine
/ Department of Medicine
Period:
1986–1990
Year of Graduation:
1990
Country:
United Kingdom
Qualified in medicine
University of East Anglia
Postgraduate
/ Creative Writing
Degree:
MA
Period:
1995–1996
Year of Graduation:
1996
Country:
United Kingdom
MA in Creative Writing
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | John Llewellyn Rhys Prize | Eclipse of the Sun | — | John Llewellyn Rhys Prize | 受賞 |
| 1998 | Betty Trask Award | Eclipse of the Sun | — | Betty Trask Award | 受賞 |
| 2000 | Encore Award | Triangulation | — | Encore Award | 受賞 |
| 2024 | Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners (FRCGP) | — | — | Royal College of General Practitioners | 授与 |
John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
1997
Work:
Eclipse of the Sun
Organization:
John Llewellyn Rhys Prize
Result:
受賞
Betty Trask Award
1998
Work:
Eclipse of the Sun
Organization:
Betty Trask Award
Result:
受賞
Encore Award
2000
Work:
Triangulation
Organization:
Encore Award
Result:
受賞
Fellowship of the Royal College of General Practitioners (FRCGP)
2024
Organization:
Royal College of General Practitioners
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Betty Trask Prize and Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 15 (1998) Winner
Encore Award
1 appearances
Works
Major Works
Eclipse of the Sun
1997 NovelDebut novel exploring relationships, ethics and individual choices.
relationshipsethicschoice
Triangulation
1999 NovelA novel centered on a love triangle and interpersonal dynamics. Winner of the Encore Award.
love triangleconflictemotional tension
The Face
2002 NovelA story about appearance, identity and transformation.
identityappearancechange
Freak of Nature
2007 NovelA novel dealing with human abnormality and societal perceptions.
othernesssocial perception
Sister Sebastian's Library
2016 NovelA quiet novel revolving around a library and stories.
memorystorytellingplace
You
2018 NovelA shorter novel exploring relationships and self-awareness.
self-awarenessrelationships
Chicken Unga Fever
2018 NovelA work with humor and satire (characterised as a short-story collection or experimental piece).
humoursatire
What Is a Doctor?
2023 Non-fictionAn essay/critique asking what a doctor is, discussing clinical practice and the role of GPs.
medicinedoctor identitycommunication
Bibliography
- Eclipse of the Sun (1997)
- Triangulation (1999)
- The Face (2002)
- Freak of Nature (2007)
- Sister Sebastian's Library (2016)
- You (2018)
- Chicken Unga Fever (2018)
- What Is a Doctor? (2023)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- clear, observant proserealistic depiction with medical insightsubtle humour
- Recurring Motifs
- intersection of medicine and everyday lifeidentitynuances of interpersonal relationships
Legacy
Phil Whitaker has combined a career in medicine with literary work, earning recognition for accessible medical commentary and insightful novels. He has influenced both general readers and healthcare policymakers and was awarded an RCGP fellowship in 2024.
Academic Societies
- Royal College of General Practitioners
Trivia
- Writes a regular medical column for the New Statesman.
- Qualified in medicine at the University of Nottingham in 1990 and trained in general practice.
- Won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1997 for his debut novel Eclipse of the Sun.