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Welcome to the College of Medical and Dental Sciences

The College of Medical and Dental Sciences brings together healthcare-related research and education including medicine, medical science, dentistry, nursing and physiotherapy.

We employ around 1400 staff, of whom over 1000 are academics, who work together to find cures and treatments for major diseases, improve the health of our nation and educate our future health professionals.

Each year we train 400 doctors, 72 dentists, 130 nurses, 80 physiotherapists and 68 scientists, as well as offering continuing professional development to keep health professionals up to date with the latest research developments and best clinical practice.

» Learning by Example for University Medical Students 13 Nov 2009
 Third year medical students at the University of Birmingham are learning to perform female pelvic examinations with the help of women who have been recruited and trained specifically to be teachers of these skills.
» Treatment to open blocked kidney arteries shows no real benefit to patients 12 Nov 2009
Treating patients who suffer from narrowing of the main blood vessel to the kidney by inserting a metal stent provides little or no worthwhile clinical benefit, and given the risk of serious complications it should be used less, according to an international trial led by the University of Birmingham.
» Sugar Canes Conventional Medicines as Curing Agent 08 Oct 2009
Sugar could provide a natural, clean and cost effective alternative to conventional treatments for wounds, a University of Birmingham student has found.
» Scientists to develop novel therapies for inflammation-related cancer 27 Aug 2009
A research group at the University of Birmingham will begin a study that aims to increase our understanding of how chronic inflammation in the body can lead to cancer. Scientists hope that the research program will also lead to the development of novel approaches for the treatment and improved management of inflammation-associated malignancies, such as liver and colon cancer.
» Omega-3 research sheds light on inflammation trigger 25 Aug 2009
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered a previously unknown step in early inflammation which is controlled by omega -3 and omega –6 fatty acids, potentially leading to clarification around conflicting health and diet advice on these two essential nutrients.
» Scientists Uncover a Novel Gene for Infantile Parkinson Disease 20 Jul 2009
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered genetic mutations that cause a rare childhood neurological disorder that could also have important implications for our understanding of Parkinson’s disease.
Postgraduate Open Day 25 November 2009 Postgraduate Open Day

Learn more about our postgraduate study and research opportunities at the Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 25 November 2009:

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Find out more about the range of courses offered in the College.

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Learn more about research in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences and RAE 2008.

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College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
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