Welcome

The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), based at the Medway Campus, offers a range of postgraduate medical courses and is a centre of excellence for medical education and research.

We provide a high quality academic and clinical learning experience offering specialised MCh pathways, the MSc in Physician Associate Studies, and ground-breaking research. The Institute houses a fully equipped clinical Simulation Suite and an Advanced Clinical Skills Procedures Centre.

The Institute recently became only one of six UK universities running the International Sponsorship Scheme for International Medical Graduates (IMGs), permitting those IMGs who meet the General Medical Council (GMC) criteria to gain GMC registration whilst studying at the University and supported by named clinicians.

Teaching and research within the Institute is led by internationally renowned leading clinicians and researchers.

Stem cell research and advanced bio-engineering

The Stem Cell Research and Advanced Bio-Engineering Laboratory (SCRABEL) is located at our Medway Campus, and is a facility focused on regenerative medicine and musculoskeletal tissue engineering.

Courses

Facilities

Latest news

Achieving earlier diagnosis of lung cancer

Dr Nick Woznitza has worked with fellow experts on new recommendations to support earlier detection of symptomatic lung cancer, which have been published in the British Journal of General Practice.

4mo ago

University works with Olly’s Future Charity to train healthcare students in suicide prevention

Healthcare students took part in an online training session with Dr SAMS (Suicide Awareness in Medical Students) in collaboration with the suicide awareness and prevention charity Olly’s Future.

5mo ago

New online platform for Allied Health Professions to support career development as educators

A new online learning platform has launched which aims to provide a career framework for workplace educators in health and social care.

6mo ago

New pledges to deliver change for the region

Through developing Our Pledges, the University will work to improve the economic, social, environmental, and cultural vitality of its local communities.

7mo ago

Physiotherapy students support older patients in hospital

Physiotherapy students Hannah Thomason and Honey Rodda are supporting patients and staff at a local hospital by raising awareness of how bed rest can increase frailty in older people.

10mo ago

Supporting undergraduates with research opportunities

Funding has been secured by the School of Allied and Public Health Professions to support undergraduate students with health and social care research opportunities.

1yr ago

Heads of School and Faculty Directors

Dr Sue Plummer
Campus Director and Director of the Institute of Medical Sciences
Since 2008, Sue has taken on the roles of Medway Campus Director in 2012 and Interim Director of the Institute of Medical Sciences in 2019.

Meet the team

There are 17 people in this list.
Mr Alwyn D'Souza
Professor of Aesthetic Facial Surgery
Professor Alwyn D'Souza is a Professor of Aesthetic Facial Surgery within the Institute of Medical Sciences.
Ms Alyson Ring
Senior Lecturer
Alyson is a practicing General Practice Physician Associate and a Senior Lecturer on the Physician Associate Masters Programme.
Mr Andy Buttery
Regional Simulation and Human Factors Project Lead and Interim Director of Simulation for IPE and Nursing
Andy has built a successful clinical career as an Operating Dept. Practitioner, followed by nearly 20 years as Simulation & Human Factors Educator.
Mr Bal Dhinsa
Professor of Regenerative Orthopaedics
Bal is a Professor of Regenerative Orthopaedics within the Institute of Medical Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University.
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Contact the Institute of Medical Sciences

medicalsciences@canterbury.ac.uk

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