Championing clinical academia and research

Medical school research sparks breakthroughs that transform patient care and redefine medicine. Clinical academics fuel this progress by blending frontline practice with groundbreaking research, turning discoveries into real-world treatments. They also play a vital role in teaching and inspiring the next generation of doctors.

The impact of medical school research

UK medical schools play a vital role in driving the country’s medical innovation and research. Their work is crucial for developing new treatments and improving existing ones, helping to meet the ever-changing health needs of the population.

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Why clinical academia matters

Clinical academics play a vital role across the NHS and universities, combining patient care, research, and education. We monitor the number of medical clinical academics in the UK, which is especially important as this essential workforce is in decline.

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Staffing levels of medical clinical academics

Explore staffing levels of university-employed clinical academic doctors in UK medical schools. We recommend using a desktop or laptop to best use this report.

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Using data to improve medical training

Understanding how medical students and doctors progress is vital for improving training, meeting workforce needs, and promoting fairness. UKMED helps researchers uncover insights to drive evidence-based improvements in education and workforce planning.

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Intersectional mentoring

Academic Intersectionality Mentoring in Medical Schools (AIMMS) supports minority women on their path to leadership in academic medicine. The programme offers tailored mentoring for women from ethnic minority backgrounds working in academic medicine and health sciences.

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