Charing Cross Hospital Medical School
Charing Cross Hospital Medical School[edit | edit source]
Charing Cross Hospital Medical School is a prestigious medical school located in London, United Kingdom. It is part of Imperial College London, one of the world's leading universities for science, technology, and medicine. The school is named after its original location near Charing Cross, but it has since moved to the Hammersmith area.
History[edit | edit source]
The Charing Cross Hospital Medical School was established in 1821, making it one of the oldest medical schools in the UK. It was initially located near Charing Cross, but it moved to its current location in Hammersmith in 1973. The school has a rich history of medical education and research, with many notable alumni and faculty members.
Curriculum[edit | edit source]
The curriculum at Charing Cross Hospital Medical School is designed to prepare students for a career in medicine. It includes a combination of lectures, practical sessions, and clinical placements. The school offers a variety of courses, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and clinical medicine. Students also have the opportunity to conduct research in a variety of medical fields.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The school is located in a modern building with state-of-the-art facilities. These include lecture theatres, laboratories, a library, and a clinical skills centre. The school is also closely associated with Charing Cross Hospital, which provides students with clinical placements and practical experience.
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
Many notable figures in the field of medicine have studied at Charing Cross Hospital Medical School. These include Sir Magdi Yacoub, a pioneering heart surgeon, and Dame Sally Davies, the former Chief Medical Officer for England.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Imperial College London
- Medical education in the United Kingdom
- List of medical schools in the United Kingdom
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