Medical Education at the School of Clinical Medicine

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The Clinical School offers students a first class scientific approach to medicine combined with educational programmes that emphasise the development of excellence in the clinical, communication, attitudinal and practical skills required for good medical practice.

Current Students

Information for current students

Cambridge Graduate Course

The Cambridge Graduate Course (CGC) is four academic years long, starting in September of year one and finishing in June of year four (3 ¾ “actual” years). The emphasis is the acquisition of clinical skills by direct patient contact in hospital and community environments, and the integration of core medical science with clinical medicine.

Cambridge Electives

The Elective Attachment is undertaken at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge. The Hospital is well-known for its pioneering work in various aspects of medicine. There are staff in all specialties who are interested in teaching and keen to pass on their knowledge.

Degree Committee for Clinical Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Information for postgraduate students who fall under the remit of the Degree Committee for the Faculties of Clinical Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Clinical Academic Training

The School of Clinical Medicine offers various clinical academic training pathways across the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. These pathways are administrated by the Clinical Academic Training Office (CATO).