Through the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) Research Hub based within the University of Cumbria's Institute of Health, and in partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC), we are driving forward innovation in healthcare research across the region. Thanks to a £1.2 million award from the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), we have launched seven collaborative health research projects - each funded at £50,000 over two years. 

Time is running out for aspiring doctors to apply to one of the UK’s innovative new medical programmes. Applications for the Graduate Entry Programme at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) close on 15 October 2025 at 18:00 BST—and for many students, this is more than just a deadline. It’s a chance to be part of a movement to transform healthcare in one of the country’s most underserved regions.

A first of its kind graduate-entry collaboration between the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London will see the launch of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) this week.  Located at the University of Cumbria Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle, the School will welcome its inaugural cohort of 58 students on 26 August.

A brand-new webinar series is launching this month bringing leading medical research directly to the people of Cumbria, with a strong focus on health innovation and community impact.

The PCSM Research Hub is proud to present the first session of the CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series on Thursday 26 June 2025, from 12:30 to 13:30, hosted live on Zoom.

The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) is delighted to announce a generous gift worth £40,000 from the Angela Pattman Scholarship Trust, administered by the Genesis Research Trust, founded by Lord Winston. This invaluable support will help overcome financial barriers, ensuring that aspiring and talented individuals have the opportunity to pursue a career in medicine.