2025 - 10th Anniversary Year
The Foundation Programme in Medicine
10 Years of Excellence in Higher Education
A comprehensive foundation programme designed for aspiring medical students, providing the essential skills and knowledge for a successful healthcare career.
Programme Highlights
- Comprehensive medical foundation curriculum
- Blended learning with online and in-person sessions
- Hands-on clinical experience and simulations
- Pathway to medical degree programs
Why Choose This Programme?
Supportive Learning Environment:
Benefit from dedicated tutors, career advisors, and a collaborative atmosphere that fosters growth and confidence in your journey to becoming a healthcare professional.
Industry Connections:
Engage with healthcare professionals through study tours and workshops, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities with experts in the field.
Pathway to Success:
The Foundation Program in Medicine prepares you for the next step in medical education. With a curriculum covering anatomy, pharmacology, and hands-on clinical skills, you’ll gain the confidence and expertise to excel in healthcare education.
Employability Pathways
- Emphasis on foundational knowledge that prepares students for medical entrance exams (BMAT, UCAT) and higher education.
- Skills aligned with NHS digital health needs, such as proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and telemedicine applications.
Early Clinical Exposure
Clinical Exposure: Optional extras for hands-on experience, such as:
NHS Work Placements: A unique opportunity for students to participate in a 2-week placement at an NHS hospital, gaining first-hand experience in patient care, clinical operations, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Medical Summer School: A 2-week residential programme hosted on the prestigious UCL and Oxford University campuses.
Widening Access to Higher Education
- Pre-Entry Programmes: Dedicated sessions for under-represented students to bridge academic gaps and build confidence before beginning their studies.
- Retention and Success Strategies: Regular monitoring and tailored interventions to support students from diverse demographics in achieving academic excellence.
The taught program includes the following:
- Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Body Systems
- Medical Terminology and Communication Skills
- Pathology and Disease
- Pharmacology and Medication Safety
- Clinical Skills, Patient Care, and Cultural Competence
- Healthcare Systems and Professional Practice
Comprehensive Student Support Services
Academic Guidance: Students are assigned personal tutors who assist with both academic progress and personal challenges.
Multilingual Support: Our team includes staff proficient in several languages. Students requiring additional support or counselling can readily access guidance from our international team.
Meet the Teachers
Dr. Vasiliki Kiparoglou, MSc MBA (Oxon) PhD Chief Executive
Vasiliki is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working within the Research and Healthcare industry.
Her skills include Strategy, Operational Management, Clinical Research, Healthcare Leadership, Governance, Lean Six Sigma, Business Finance and Accounting, and Health Economics.
Vasiliki has received a number of competitive scholarships and awards and has published her findings in high profile academic research journals. She has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Nottingham and an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford – Said Business School and is also a member of Balliol College – University of Oxford.
Dr. Charlie Easmon
Charlie is an experienced Medical Doctor of 40 years with 20 plus years experience of running a Harley Street medical practice. He has a demonstrated history as a thought leader with his TEDx talk, podcasts, written articles and has worked with or for more than 25% of the FT 100.
He has had the privilege to work in and experience over 75 countries.
His skills include general medicine, Public Health, Tropical Medicine, Occupational Health, Strategy and planning.
He has been on various charity boards and a school governor.
Charlie has 4 post graduate qualifications. He has been an honorary lecturer for University College London on the Performing Arts Medicine course and for 12 years has been a lecturer with the Royal Society of Public Health on caring for workers overseas.
Dr. Shalini Stephens
Dr. Stephens is a fully qualified Psychologist with over 10 years of teaching and research experience, in the areas of mental health in adolescent children and its impact into adulthood. Furthermore she is also a trained and qualified Dental Surgeon and works with patients from the NHS in the United Kingdom. She very much enjoys teaching pre-university adults and helping them gain their full potential.
The Foundation Programme in Medicine
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