Leicester Medical School

Leicester Medical School (pronunciation: /ˈlɛstər/ 'les-ter') is a medical school located in Leicester, United Kingdom. It is part of the University of Leicester and is one of the oldest medical schools in the UK, having been established in 1975.

Etymology

The name "Leicester" is derived from the Old English words "Ligora-ceaster" which means "Roman Town of the Ligore". The "Medical School" part of the name refers to the institution's primary function as a place of learning and training for future medical doctors.

History

Leicester Medical School was established in 1975 as part of the University of Leicester. It was one of the first medical schools in the UK to adopt a problem-based learning approach to medical education. The school has a strong reputation for its research in areas such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory science.

Curriculum

The curriculum at Leicester Medical School is divided into two phases: the pre-clinical phase and the clinical phase. The pre-clinical phase covers the first two years of the course and focuses on the basic medical sciences. The clinical phase covers the remaining three years and involves placements in hospitals and GP surgeries across the East Midlands.

Related Terms

Medical education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician or additional training thereafter.
Problem-based learning: A student-centered pedagogy in which students learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem.
Clinical phase: The phase of medical education in which students begin to apply their theoretical knowledge in a clinical setting.