A consultant at University Hosptials Dorset (UHD) has received two accolades.

Professor Jonathan Cole, consultant in clinical neurophysiology, has been elected President of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology, only the third British physician to be so honoured since 1947.

He was also awarded the British Society of Clinical Neurophysiology’s highest award, the Grey-Walter Medal, for ‘outstanding service.’ He is the eighth recipient of this in over 40 years.

Professor Cole has worked at Poole since 1990 diagnosing nerve and muscle disease and assessing brain function. He is also a professor at Bournemouth University, and has published over 120 peer reviewed papers.

Professor Cole said: “It was still a surprise to be approached about becoming IFCN president. I take some quiet pride in the achievement and in showing what is possible from our small patch here in Dorset. To receive any award from your peers is especially gratifying, so I felt hugely honoured to be awarded the Grey Walter Medal by the British Society.”