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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There is still time to apply to study Graduate Entry Medicine at the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine in 2027. Our UCAS applications are open until 15 October at 18:00 UK time learn more here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/study/

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Just over a week ago, we welcomed our newest cohort to PCSM💙 From making new connections to taking their first steps towards a career in medicine, Welcome Week was full of exciting and memorable experiences. #PCSM #FutureDoctors #WelcomeWeek #MedicalSchoolLife #StudentExperience #CumbriaMedicine

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our next Open Day on campus is happening on Saturday 26 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 cumbriamed.ac.uk/event/26-sep...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The start of a new academic year is almost here, and we are looking forward to welcoming our incoming PCSM students. 🩺 💙 See you in 7 days.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Andrew Stephenson CBE, Chair at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) visited our Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle to discuss health provision across Cumbria.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We are holding our next in-person Open Event on 26 September 2026 at our campus in Carlisle University of Cumbria. Book your place here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/event/26-sep...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Helen Sharman CMG OBE visited Workington Academy this month to deliver engaging outreach workshops for Year 10 and Year 12 students, where she caught up with Dr Helen Horton, Head of Admissions, Recruitment & Outreach at PCSM and Mrs McAllister from Workington Academy.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

CumbriaMed Research Webinar "Allied Health Research: National and Local" Thursday 23 July 2026, 12:30-13:30 Learn more here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/webinar-12/ Hosted by: PCSM Research Hub Funded by: NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A milestone moment for the first cohort of students 🩺 This week, our inaugural medical students undertook placements at Furness General Hospital for the very first time: news.cumbriamed.ac.uk/news/milesto...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Book your place on our next Virtual Open Event taking place on 14 July 2026 to find out more about becoming a doctor in Cumbria, what it's like to study Graduate Entry Medicine. Book your place and join us for this online event: cumbriamed.ac.uk/event/2027-2...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We're looking for 10 supervisors and project locations to support our students with their Prevention and Healthcare Delivery module from autumn 2026. Find out more at: cumbriamed.ac.uk/medical-stud... Applications close on 20 July 2026.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Celebrating Excellence at PCSM 🎉 We are proud to share that the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine Professional Services Team has received a President’s Award for Excellence in Supporting the Student Experience 2026 from Imperial College London.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our next Open Day is taking place in June at our Fusehill Street Campus in Carlisle. Book your place at: cumbriamed.ac.uk/event/2027-2...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, and the PCSM Research Hub attended the ASCENT Cumbria Research Innovation Symposium last week. Our students met health system leaders and researchers to discuss how research and innovation is shaping healthcare in Cumbria and beyond.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

As part of their curriculum, our students spent time at Imperial College London, Charing Cross Hospital and Gordon's Museum of Pathology as part of their London Field Week. They took part in sessions on anatomy, brain pathology, historical medical imagery and social events.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The PCSM Research Hub invites you to join us for the next edition of the CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series 💬 Topic: From Health Data to Better Care 📅 Date: Thursday 23 April 2026 🕜 Time: 12:30–13:30 📍 Location: Zoom (registration required) 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/pcsm-webi9

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We held our Offer Holder Day at our Fusehill Street campus last week - it was great to meet so many of our offer holders and their families again. Interested in finding out more about Graduate Entry Medicine? Book one of our Open Events to find out more: cumbriamed.ac.uk/events/

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Imperial Medicine @imperialmed.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

“Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.” This week, Health Secretary Wes Streeting joined MPs and students to celebrate @cumbriamed.bsky.social, which is expanding access to medical careers and strengthening the #NHS workforce. 🏥👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...

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Parliamentary reception celebrates unique mission of Pears Cumbria School of Medicine

Health Secretary joins event to celebrate the groundbreaking mission of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Great to share the mission of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine at our Westminster reception this week. PCSM is training the next generation of doctors in Cumbria, with a focus on widening participation and community need. Learn more: cumbriamed.ac.uk

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Join our next CumbriaMed Research Webinar on Emergency Care, Thursday 26 March 12:30-13:30. Register below: cumbriamed.ac.uk/webinar-8/

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Imperial Medicine @imperialmed.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Emergency care affects us all. 🚑 Join @cumbriamed.bsky.social's webinar to hear how experts are improving urgent & #EmergencyServices – from national data insights to local care in Cumbria. Find out more and register 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/events/20739... #NHS

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CumbriaMed Research Webinar on Emergency Care

The PCSM Research Hub invites you to join us the next edition of the CumbriaMed Research Webinar Series, which showcases leading health researchers working in and with Cumbria. Each session features t...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Students from PCSM and the University of Cumbria took part in a training session at the immersive suite at our Fusehull Street campus. This can be used to simulate a GP surgery, hospital ward, surgery, at-home medical visit and support anatomy learning and skills-building.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Josh MacAlister OBE MP to Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) last week. He met with PCSM staff and students to discuss medical education and training the next generation of doctors for Cumbria.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Our students spent time at the University of Cumbria's Barrow Campus & Furness General Hospital learning more about health, medicine and healthcare provision in South Cumbria. They will also be spending time in the region on placement to immerse themselves in community-based and regional medicine.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

If you want to find out more about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine Research Hub's funding for Health Research Projects, join our online Q&A this week. 📅 Taking place on 5 February 2026 at 13:00 -14:00 and 18:00 - 19:00 on Teams Find out more and join the call here: lnkd.in/ecr6VP6T

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Start your journey to study Medicine in Cumbria - book your place on one of our upcoming Open Events either in-person or online. 🩺 Find out more and book your place at our next event: cumbriamed.ac.uk/events/

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Imperial Medicine @imperialmed.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

A proud moment for @cumbriamed.bsky.social 💙 Yesterday in Parliament, Carlisle MP Julie Minns described PCSM as a “transformative step in medical training”, recognising its role in #WideningAccess + training the next generation of doctors for Cumbria. Proud to see this work recognised!

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

NEWS: Our medical students have kicked off an exciting new community initiative to help young children feel more confident about healthcare.🐻🏥 Read the full story here: news.cumbriamed.ac.uk/news/pears-c...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

This week, we are pleased to welcome our students back to campus for the start of the new term. We are also delighted to host our 2026 Graduate Entry Medicine applicants as they attend interviews on campus.https://cumbriamed.ac.uk/events/

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Interested in health research in Cumbria? 🧪 🔬 The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine will be hosting Online Q&A's for 2026 Health Research Projects Funding throughout January and February. Learn more here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/funding/

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Join the next CumbriaMed Research Webinar on Health Inequalities cumbriamed.ac.uk/webinar-6/ 📅 Date: Thursday 22 January ⏲️ Time: 12:30 to 13:30 💻 Online via Zoom Full details and registration are available here: cumbriamed.ac.uk/webinar-6/

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from PCSM. The School is now closed over the festive season - we'll be back from Monday 5 January to start the new term with our students. 🎄

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Staff and students from PCSM all came together for a Winter Celebration in Carlisle to celebrate the end of the year and PCSM's first term as a medical school. It was a great opportunity to reflect on our shared achievements at the end of an amazing year.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Are you planning to apply for Graduate Entry Medicine next year? We're hosting Our Graduate Entry Virtual Events and Open Days throughout 2026 - book your place at: cumbriamed.ac.uk/events/

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

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/

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

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/

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Webinar 4 - The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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! 🎉

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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/

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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/

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

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...

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

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.

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The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine @cumbriamed.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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/

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