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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine is a unique partnership between the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London.
We held a thank you event at Imperial College London's South Kensington campus to thank all of our colleagues who have supported the opening of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine.
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Looking to study Graduate Entry Medicine in 2027? Book your place on our next Graduate Entry Medicine Virtual Event on 20 November to learn more. Book your place here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/event/2026-2...
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine Education Hub launched last week with a launch event held in Carlisle. The Education Hub is a new initiative designed to connect, empower and support clinical educators across the region with a Keynote Address from Professor Martyn Kingsbury.
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join us for a virtual event on 20 November 2025 to learn more about studying Graduate Entry Medicine at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine.

Book your place at: cumbriamed.ac.uk/events/
October 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell DL reflects on the University of Cumbria’s mission since 2007: to serve the needs of our region through people, place and partnership.
October 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our next CumbriaMed Research Webinar will be about Obesity on 30 October 2025 from 12:30-13:30.

Book your place here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/webinar-4/
Webinar 4 - The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
cumbriamed.ac.uk
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
On behalf of everyone at the The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, we extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Martin Lupton on his well-deserved promotion to Professor of Teaching at Imperial College London.

Congratulations! 🎉
October 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A reminder that our applications close next week on 15 October at 18:00 (UK time) - apply for the Graduate Entry Medicine programme at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine through UCAS. Find out more about our programme and how to apply here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/study/
October 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The PCSM Education Hub officially launches at the end of the month, with a 'Empowering Clinical Educators to Shape Future Doctors' event taking place at our Fusehill Street Campus. Book your place here: forms.office.com/e/6cMUUHae6m
October 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We’re delighted to share that Mark Magas, Subject Lead Pharmacology and Prescribing at The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine has been appointed as an author for the national Prescribing Safety Assessment, the benchmark exam for prescribing in UK medical education.
October 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
There's still time to apply to study Graduate Entry Medicine at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine in 2026.

Our UCAS applications are now open until 15 October at 18:00 UK time - you can find out more here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/study/
September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Professor Brian Weber Henderson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cumbria, shares his pride in the unique partnership between Imperial College London and University of Cumbria with students - bringing world-class medical education together with a deep knowledge of the region.
September 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Book your place on our Open Day next week to discover a place to make a difference at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine.

There's still time to book your place: cumbriamed.ac.uk/event/2027-2...
September 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
As part of their Welcome Week, our students visited the University of Cumbria's Ambleside campus to attend the UCSU Fair on campus and enjoy a range of talks and activities to explore the area.
September 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
From first conversations at recruitment events to their first day on campus – it’s inspiring to see our new students begin their journey to becoming a doctor in Cumbria.

Book your place at our next Open Event to start your PCSM journey: cumbriamed.ac.uk/events/
September 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Our next CumbriaMed Research Webinar is taking place on 25 September and will focus on respiratory diseases.

These sessions are open to everyone - to find out more and book your place on this free webinar at cumbriamed.ac.uk/webinars.
September 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Our next Open Day on campus is happening on Saturday 27 September, where you can visit our Fusehill Street campus, meet the team behind the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine and discover more about our Graduate Entry Medicine programme.

Book your place: cumbriamed.ac.uk/event/2027-2...
September 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Join us for the launch of the PCSM Education Hub 'Empowering Clinical Educators to Shape Future Doctors' Event.

Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Time: 13:30 – 17:30
Venue: University of Cumbria, Fusehill St campus, Carlisle
Book your place here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
September 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
UCAS applications are now open for the 2026 Graduate Entry Medicine programme at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine.

Applications are open until 15 October 2025 for our programme starting in September 2026

Find out more, including how to apply: cumbriamed.ac.uk/applying/
September 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reposted by The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
A new chapter for #healthcare in Cumbria! 🎉

@cumbriamed.bsky.social med has officially opened, welcoming 58 outstanding students to its first cohort.👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

A unique partnership between @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, @cumbriauni.bsky.social & the Pears Foundation👇
www.imperial.ac.uk/news/267753/...
New medical school launched by Imperial and Cumbria opens to students | Imperial News | Imperial College London
A medical school launched by Imperial and the University of Cumbria to train doctors in North West England has opened to students for the first time.
www.imperial.ac.uk
August 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Reposted by The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine
A very warm welcome to @cumbriamed.bsky.social's first 58 students who begin their journeys to become doctors today!
August 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thank you so much ⭐️⭐️⭐️☺️ @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
A huge welcome to the first 58 students joining the brand new @cumbriamed.bsky.social!

The medical school is training doctors with the skills, compassion & resilience to meet tomorrow’s #healthcare challenges.

Watch our Dean, Prof Deborah Ashby, welcome the first cohort of students 👇
August 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Day 1 is here 🎉
A huge welcome to our first 58 students who start at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine today. Make sure to follow and share in the excitement of the day.

@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @cumbriauni.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
One week to go! ⏲️
We are counting down the days until we welcome the very first cohort of 58 students to PCSM. We can't wait to meet you all. 🩺✨

#APlaceToMakeADifference #FutureDoctors
#OneWeekToGo #NHS #CumbriaMed
August 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
From support with studies and wellbeing through to placements, assessments, student experience and setting up clinical spaces, our team are here to make sure that the student journey enhances their learning and experience at PCSM.
Visit: buff.ly/VydaNR9
August 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM