Dr Greta Maria Mattocks is the winner of this year's BOV Prize in Medicine. She was the student who achieved the highest marks in the final qualifying medicine exams at the University of Malta.

Dr Mattocks was awarded the prize by John Paul Abela, manager Media and Community Relations in the presence of Professor Stephen Montfort, head of the Department of Medicine at the Medical School.

"Bank of Valletta supports excellence in various fields of study through the Education pillar of its Community Programme, which covers a broad spectrum of the community," said Mr Abela. "The BOV Prize in Medicine which we have instituted years ago together with the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery within the University of Malta serves to encourage students to pursue their goals, while rewarding excellence and commitment," he explained.

Thanking Bank of Valletta for its support over the past years, Professor Montfort confirmed: "Obtaining the highest grades in the final qualifying examinations in medicine at University level is a great achievement. The BOV Prize in Medicine is an incentive for our students to strive harder. This award is presented to the student who obtains the highest mark in the final qualifying examination in medicine."

Dr Montfort explained that Dr Mattocks' performance had been consistent throughout her academic years. She went on to cement her hard work when she distinguished herself by earning the highest grades in the final examination."

Bank of Valletta congratulates Dr Mattocks and augurs her well for her career.