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County's First Medical School Opens Doors to Global Talent
9 Oct
Summary
- New medical school welcomed its first cohort of 70 international students.
- The school aims to address a shortage of 4,500 doctors in the East of England.
- A 56-year-old student from New Zealand is among the inaugural cohort.
The first medical school in the county has commenced operations, admitting its inaugural class of students for a five-year bachelor's degree program. The University of Hertfordshire's medical school, located in Hatfield, anticipates admitting up to 70 international students annually.
These pioneering students hail from various countries, including Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Zimbabwe. The school's establishment was accelerated due to a significant regional need for medical professionals, with the East of England having a deficit of approximately 4,500 doctors compared to the national average.
One student, Vanessa Milne, 56, from New Zealand, shared her journey, having pursued medical school for two decades. Her interest lies in public health and pandemic response, contributing diverse global perspectives to the cohort.
