Brighton and Sussex Medical School is an equal partnership between @SussexUni & @uniofbrighton together with #NHS organisations.

Brighton, UK
Joined February 2014
🩺 Curious about a career in medicine? Join Professor Richard McManus, Dean of BSMS, as he shares his journey from #doctor to Dean at our next BSMS Outreach lecture. πŸ“… 4 Nov | 6:30–7:30pm πŸ’» Online via Zoom Book now πŸ”— bit.ly/4dwKPtY #BSMS #Medicine #MedicalSchool
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Congratulations to Prof Anjum Memon on receiving the Faculty of Public Health Service Medal! πŸ… The award recognises more than 20 years of outstanding contributions to public health education, leadership and workforce development. Read more: πŸ”— bit.ly/4hB6pjm
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πŸ“’ Meet the panel for our upcoming #CurrentStoriesInGlobalHealth event: Exploring health equity, inclusion, migration, mental health & health systems through a social sciences lens. #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth
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🌍 Good news for global health research: @wellcometrust has renewed funding for the CREATE doctoral fellowship programme. Led by @LSHTM, the 5-year programme will support 50 PhD fellows from the UK, Africa & Asia, with BSMS continuing as a key partner. πŸ”—bit.ly/473wYaO
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πŸ§¬πŸ’» Can computer simulations help find the right cancer treatment? Join Prof Simon Mitchell for his inaugural lecture exploring virtual tumours & personalised medicine. πŸ“… 19 Nov | 6.30pm πŸ“ University of Sussex 🎟️ Free & open to all: bit.ly/4hB94s7
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The 2025 cohort of Leadership and Education Fellows celebrated with us on 22 September, showcasing projects that have improved patient care, enhanced simulation-based training & supported better experiences for doctors in training. πŸŽ‰ ⬇️ bsms.ac.uk/about/news/2026/l…
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We're delighted to announce Professor Getnet Tadele as Chair of our next Current Stories in Global Health event. A professor of Sociology, Member of Parliament, NTD Ambassador and internationally recognised researcher. Register now eventbrite.co.uk/e/current-s…
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πŸŽ“ Welcome to our new postgraduate taught students! Our annual Postgraduate Induction Day provided an opportunity for new students to meet staff, and build connections with fellow students. We wish you every success this year! πŸ’™ #BSMS #PostgraduateStudy #StudentExperience
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BSMS’ Dr Kate Pitt has helped launch Liver Smart, a free eLearning module for community healthcare professionals. Funded by @ARC_KSS & co-designed with people with lived experience, it covers liver health, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment & support. πŸ‘‰fairhealth.org.uk/course/liv…
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πŸŽ‰ It's Freshers Week at BSMS! 🩺 A huge welcome to everyone starting with us this year β€” we’re excited to have you here! And welcome back to all our returning students, whether you’ve already started or are just settling back in πŸ‘‹ Here’s to an exciting new academic year!πŸ“šβœ¨
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From ballet to surgery 🩰🩺 Year 4 BSMS student Joana Reis Miranda shares how years of classical ballet shaped her approach to medicine, from precision and discipline to teamwork and performing under pressure. Read her story: bit.ly/4AgqGlw (p44)πŸ“²
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🌍 BSMS is hosting a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, exploring the impact of climate change on health and healthcare, on Wednesday 14 October, 6–8pm. Find out more: bit.ly/4gT8QgO
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πŸ“’ Students studying at Sussex sixth forms and colleges who apply to medicine at BSMS will now be guaranteed an interview, subject to eligibility criteria, reflecting our commitment to supporting local students and aspiring doctors study closer to home. πŸ”—bit.ly/4rofD5F
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πŸŽ“ Interested in a funded PhD on healthy ageing in trans & non-binary adults? This is a 3.5-year NIHR ARC KSS-funded PhD studentship! πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK students only πŸ“… Apply by: 26 October πŸ‘₯ Supervisors: Prof @DuncanShrew, Dr Nina Lockwood & Dr Elle Whitcroft πŸ”—bit.ly/4xJVVTP
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🌍 How can social sciences help tackle inequities linked to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)? Join Current Stories in Global Health! πŸ“… 22 Oct | πŸ•“ 4–5:30pm πŸ’» Free online event 🎀 WHO keynote πŸ’¬ Panel & Q&A πŸ“š New NTDs special collection Book here🎟️ bit.ly/4qeKqkF
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Interested in #postgraduate study in #GlobalHealth? Register for a free online information session to find out more about our @GlobalHealthMSc 🌎 Thursday 10 Sept, 5pm UK time: tinyurl.com/4r5vu52p Friday 11 Sept, 1pm UK time: tinyurl.com/26c92mhh
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🩺The @RCSEd Student Surgical Skills Competition 2026/27 is OPEN for registration! πŸŽ‰ Medical students across the UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ β€” test your knowledge & develop essential surgical skills that will benefit you throughout your career🧀 πŸ“… Register by 28 September πŸ‘‰bit.ly/4qU7buS
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πŸŽ“ Thank you to everyone who took part in the National Student Survey! πŸ“’ Hear from Dr Tom Levett on what the latest NSS results tell us about the student experience at BSMS β€” and why your feedback really matters. #BSMS #NSS2026 #StudentVoice youtube.com/watch?v=hAHVvRxX…
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πŸ“’New: Patient and Carer Experience: Delivering Safe, Equitable, High-Quality Care. A three-part online CPD course helping healthcare professionals listen to, understand and act on patient and carer experiences to improve care. πŸ”— bit.ly/4qMYQc9 youtube.com/watch?v=MbQD4BEo…
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BSMS’ Centre for Equitable Global Health Research (CEGHR) will be represented at the RSTMH Annual Meeting, 15–16 Oct in London. Dr Gemma Aellah & Prof Getnet Tadele will present: β€œThe Golden Goose Problem: What Can We Do When Structures Are Against Us?” πŸ”—bit.ly/3SkROyF
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