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Milestone Year For First Cohort of Medical Students at Pears Cumbria School of Medicine

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 Z

The first cohort of medical students from the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) marked a significant milestone this week by undertaking placement opportunities at Furness General Hospital for the very first time, as they approach the end of their inaugural year.

Dr Caroline Brock Steps into Head of Clinical Assessments Role at Pears Cumbria School of Medicine

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:30:00 Z

Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Caroline Brock as the new Head of Clinical Assessments at PCSM.

Parliamentary reception celebrates unique mission of Pears Cumbria School of Medicine

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z

The groundbreaking mission of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine has been celebrated at an event for parliamentarians and policymakers in Westminster.

First British Astronaut Helen Sharman Inspires Cumbrian Students

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:45:00 Z

The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) and University of Cumbria welcomed Helen Sharman CMG OBE, the first British astronaut, to Cumbria as part of a series of STEMM outreach visits across local schools.

Pears Cumbria School of Medicine Students Launch a ‘Teddy Bear Hospital’ to Tackle Healthcare Anxiety in Young Children

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:15:00 Z

Medical students from the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) have launched a Teddy Bear Hospital, a new community outreach initiative designed to reduce anxiety around healthcare and help children feel more confident in medical settings.

Cumberland Infirmary welcomes Pears Cumbria School of Medicine Students

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 Z

The first cohort of graduate-entry medical students from the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) arrived at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) in December for a one-week introductory clinical placement, marking a milestone in the region’s drive to grow and retain its future medical workforce.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) backed research initiative brings new health projects to Cumbria

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:45:00 Z

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.

Cumbria’s New Medical School Is Calling Future Doctors to Make a Difference

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:00 Z

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.

New Medical School Opens This Week in Cumbria

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:31:00 Z

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.

New Research Webinar Series to Spotlight Health Innovation in Cumbria

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:45:00 Z

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.