History
The School of Medicine is also widely recognised amongst doctors and other members of the health care profession as one of best in the Europe for both research and highly competent graduates. The University of Glasgow School of Medicine has a history dating back to its seventeenth-century beginnings. Achievements in medical science include contributions from renowned physicians such as Joseph Lister (antisepsis), George Beatson (breast cancer), John Macintyre (X-rays and radiology), William Hunter (anatomy and obstetrics) and Ian Donald (ultrasound). In addition to achievements in medical science, the School has produced distinguished literary figures such as Tobias Smollett and AJ Cronin.
Robert Mayne MA was appointed the Professor of Medicine in 1637 and held this post until 1645. After a lapse of almost 70 years, John Johnstoun MD was appointed in 1714. However, the modern School of Medicine did not come into being until 1751, when William Cullen was appointed Professor of Medicine.
The School of Medicine (and the rest of the University) moved from their original location in High Street, to Gilmorehill in the city's west end in 1870.
In 1996, the School of Medicine introduced a new curriculum. In response to the GMC document 'Tomorrow's Doctors', the new course was integrated and delivered by Problem-based learning.
In 2002, the School of Medicine moved into the award winning purpose built Wolfson Medical School Building located at the bottom of University Avenue, designed by Reiach and Hall. In 2005, it was included in the Prospect 100 best modern Scottish buildings rankings.
In 2010, due to changes in the structure of the NHS and the University, the School of Medicine decided to deliver a new medical course, meeting the recommendations of TD3 and producing graduates more equipped in working and leading in health-care systems around the work. As a result, the most formidable change was the introduction of a course which incorporated all current forms of teaching, moving away from a Problem-based Learning core of teaching.
Students are introduced to clinical scenarios from the very beginning of their education, supported by some of the best facilities for student learning available. These include custom-built areas for developing clinical skills and a fully equipped ward housed in the award-winning Wolfson Medical School Building.
These changes are hoped to allow the School of Medicine to remain one of the most respected in the UK, with its graduates remaining sought after in the medical profession, within the UK and abroad.
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