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Medical school welcomes its first students to Hertfordshire

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Students in lab coats gather around a digital anatomy table during a teaching session at the University of Hertfordshire. Two men in blue coats speak to the students.

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University of Hertfordshire welcomes its first medical students to tackle regional doctor shortage

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The University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield has welcomed its inaugural cohort of students for its new five-year bachelor degree in medicine. As the first medical school in the county, it opened a year ahead of schedule to help address a shortage of approximately 4,500 doctors in the East of England. The first intake consists predominantly of international students from countries including Australia, Canada, the US, the UAE, and Zimbabwe, with plans to admit UK-funded students in future years.

Key points

  • The University of Hertfordshire's medical school in Hatfield has welcomed its first cohort of students.
  • The school is the first of its kind in Hertfordshire and opened a year earlier than expected due to regional doctor shortages.
  • The East of England faces a shortage of about 4,500 doctors compared to the national average.
  • The initial intake includes international students from countries such as Australia, Canada, the US, the UAE, and Zimbabwe.
  • Students will undertake clinical placements at local hospitals like Watford General and the Lister in Stevenage, as well as GP practices.
  • The medical school aims to recruit up to 70 international students per year and plans to welcome UK-funded students in the future.
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