Summary
Aston University has announced plans for a new medical school in Birmingham; the Aston Medical School (AMS).
This is expected to open in 2017 and will cater for 100 medical students per year. A research institute – the Aston Medical Research Institute – is to focus on vascular disease, women’s health (such as pre-natal conditions and problems during pregnancy) and age-related illnesses.
Read more: New Medical School to strengthen Birmingham’s health credentials.
Reference
New Medical School to strengthen Birmingham’s health credentials. [Press release]. Birmingham: Aston University, June 12th 2014.