The first cohort of Bachelor of Medicine (EU) students began studying at the Kassel School of Medicine (KSM) in Germany on 31 August.
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For the first two years of the programme the students study in Southampton alongside the 200 or so students on its 5 and 6 year Bachelor of Medicine听(BM) programmes.听 The KSM is responsible for coordinating delivery of Years 3-5 of the programme in Germany.
Dr Clare Polack, BM(EU) Programme Leader in the University鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine said,
鈥淎t Southampton, we feel very proud of this innovative programme and excited for the students. However we will miss having them in Southampton as they have had a very positive impact on staff and students.鈥�
So far, the results show that these students thrive in both the academic and social spheres of University life.
Dr Polack continues:
鈥淲e believe medical students learn clinical medicine best by experiencing it. The fact that these students will be able to see lots of patients and be taught by great clinical teachers who know them individually is likely to be a recipe for success.”
The General Medical Council (GMC) report from last year is available to here.听