Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Medical and dental school in London, United Kingdom
Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry is a medical and dental school in London with teaching and research facilities spread across several buildings. The Blizard Building houses research laboratories and classrooms, while the Royal London Dental Hospital provides clinical training in dental practice.
The school's roots go back to 1123 when St. Bartholomew's Hospital started medical teaching, making it one of Britain's oldest medical schools. Over centuries, it has grown by adding dental education and building modern research facilities to meet changing medical needs.
Students from around the world work side by side in modern laboratories, focusing on different medical specialties and research areas. This international mix shapes daily life at the school and creates opportunities for sharing different perspectives and approaches.
Visitors can explore the research areas and teaching spaces in the different buildings, with the Blizard Building and Royal London Dental Hospital being key locations. It's worth checking in advance which areas are open to the public, since some spaces are restricted to students and staff.
The school runs a campus in Gozo, Malta, extending its teaching beyond the United Kingdom and enabling international collaboration. This setup allows students to experience medical training in different European settings.
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