The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine

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, you can find out more about our Graduate Entry Medicine programme - including information on how to apply here: https://brnw.ch/21x63Vc

28/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Day at the weekend 🩺💙 It was great to meet you all 💫

24/09/2026

We are delighted to be part of a partnership that combines investment in local healthcare with investment in future doctors. The Frizington redevelopment will provide enhanced learning opportunities for students in a community setting 🩺

Read more here: https://news.cumbriamed.ac.uk/news/major-investment-secured-for-frizington-community-training-hub-and-gp-surgery-redevelopment

23/09/2026

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West Cumbrian GP surgery to reopen thanks to £336,000 boost: https://cumbriacrack.com/2026/09/22/west-cumbrian-gp-surgery-to-reopen-thanks-to-336000-boost/

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.

Here's a look back at some of the highlights as we welcomed the next generation of doctors to our community.

Imperial College London University of Cumbria

14/09/2026

If you are thinking of applying to study Graduate Entry Medicine, come to our Open Day this month. 🩺

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.

There is still time to book your place: https://cumbriamed.ac.uk/event/26-september-2026-open-day/

03/09/2026

Our next CumbriaMed Research Webinar is taking place on 24 September and will focus on "Technology-Assisted Healthcare" from 12:30- 13:00. ✨

Register here: http://tinyurl.com/pcsm-webi13

With talks from Mr Chris Rao - Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, North Cumbria Integrated Care, and Honorary Clinical Research Fellow, Imperial College London“Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Current Practice and Future Ambitions” and David Sharp - Professor of Neurology and Centre Director, UK DRI Care Research & Technology, Imperial College London “Technology in Dementia Care”

These sessions are open to everyone - to find out more visit: cumbriamed.ac.uk/webinars.

University of Cumbria University of Cumbria Alumni Myhealthncumbria Love Carlisle University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust North East and North Cumbria NHS

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.

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 meet with Professor Brian Webster-Henderson OBE, Deputy Vice Chancellor at University of Cumbria, Professor Mary Morrell, Head of School, Pears Cumbria School of Medicine to discuss health provision across Cumbria.

Joined by colleagues from the University of Cumbria and Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, the visit provided an opportunity to explore how collaboration across education, healthcare and policy can help strengthen the future workforce and improve health outcomes for our communities.