Overview
Improving health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.
The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine trains doctors who are committed to serving the needs of their local community.
This four-year Imperial degree programme is delivered in Cumbria in collaboration with the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London and enrols graduate-entry students. Our focus is delivering the highest standard of training with the aim of improving health outcomes in Cumbria and beyond.
The curriculum aligns with local healthcare planning and infrastructure, ensuring students acquire the skills needed to actively contribute to the NHS and local community.
The medical school supports new career opportunities in the region, supporting local clinical providers in recruiting and retaining medical staff.
Through collaboration with local NHS partners and other stakeholders, we are establishing research dedicated to addressing healthcare needs in the North West. This research aims to enhance patient outcomes by fostering increased research activity across the region.
To remove barriers to becoming a doctor, we use an 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.”
