Pears Cumbria School of Medicine attend the Partnership agreement between University of Cumbria and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Leaders from University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust have attended a ceremony at the University of Cumbria Lancaster campus to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise the organisations’ partnership.
The Memorandum of Understanding confirms that the university and the hospital trust will work together on projects that will bring mutual benefit to students, university and trust colleagues, patients, and be of local value. Areas of collaboration will include research and knowledge exchange; developing existing health and care systems that will be able to respond to the changing needs of the population; current and future technologies; education; innovation; building international links; and attracting and retaining workforce talent and students.
Also joining the signing ceremony was Mr Martin Lupton Vice Dean (Education) for the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London representing the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine – the county’s first graduate-entry medical school that will welcome its first students in August 2025.
Mr Martin Lupton said: “It is a great occasion to see the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Cumbria and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust. This partnership exemplifies the shared vision to enhance the region's medical education and healthcare services. This collaboration will open new opportunities for the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine students to drive forward excellence in medical training and patient care”.
The medical school is a unique partnership between University of Cumbria and Imperial College London designed to meet the region’s needs. The innovative new medical school is embedded in the communities of Cumbria and offers learning opportunities across the region. Its bespoke four-year programme blends expertise from the highly rated MBBS programme at Imperial College London, with University of Cumbria’s longstanding reputation in training allied health professionals.
WATCH: Mr Martin Lupton representing the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine and what this partnership means for the new medical school
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