Overview
Improving health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.
The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine will train doctors committed to serve the needs of their local community.
This four-year Imperial degree programme is delivered in Cumbria in collaboration with the University of Cumbria and enrols graduate-entry students. Our focus is delivering the highest standard of training with an aim to improve health outcomes in Cumbria and beyond.
The curriculum will align with local healthcare planning and infrastructure, ensuring students acquire the skills needed to actively contribute to the NHS and local community.
Over time, the medical school will support new career opportunities in the region, support local clinical providers in recruiting and retaining medical staff.
Through collaboration with local NHS partners and other stakeholders, we will establish research dedicated to addressing healthcare needs in the North West. This research aims to enhance patient outcomes by fostering increased research activity.
To remove barriers to becoming a doctor, we have implemented a more inclusive application process. We are committed to widening access to medical education and raising aspirations for local people to consider a role in healthcare.
Staff testimonial
“The purpose of this medical school is not to give the UK another 50 or 100 doctors, it’s to give Cumbria 50 or 100 doctors, the majority of whom will stay in the area, practise in the area, and help the area get an advanced healthcare system.”
