Launch of the Arclight Holo Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope (BIO)
The Arclight Project are proud to announce the launch of the Arclight Holo binocular indirect ophthalmoscope (BIO)
University hosts inaugural Medical Humanities Symposium
On 20 January, the University hosted its inaugural Medical Humanities Symposium, organised by the St Andrews Medical Humanities Network in collaboration with the Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies (GSIS).…
Dr Jane Illés appointed Chair of University Athena Swan Implementation Group
The School of Medicine congratulates Senior Lecturer Dr Jane Illés on recent her appointment as Chair of the University’s Athena Swan Implementation Group (ASIG). Dr Illés will bring her years of experience of Athena…
St Andrews and Bonn commit to shared vision for medical education and research
The School of Medicine hosted a visit from the University of Bonn Faculty of Medicine on 2 December 2024, marking a significant step forward in their growing partnership. The day began with a plenary session, offering…
Guest Seminar: R8ER CEO Milla Marinova on ‘clinical entrepreneurship’
On 28 November, Milla Marinova, founder and CEO of R8ER, delivered a Mackenzie Institute seminar entitled, ‘Clinical Entrepreneurship: Getting Started, the Innovation Journey, and How to Raise Investment.’ Milla is a…
Vacancy: Sessional Clinical Placement Tutors
The School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews wishes to engage some Sessional Clinical Placement Tutors committed to delivering high-quality medical education teaching in the placement setting. Applicants…
‘Ageing Well’ event celebrates Patient Partners
On 20 November, the School hosted an ‘Ageing Well’ event for our Patient Partners. These volunteers play a crucial role in enhancing students’ understanding of how certain medical conditions impact patients’ daily…
St Andrews experts call for ‘decolonisation’ of infant eye test
Dr Blaikie explains why he and his co-authors are calling for the ‘red reflex’ newborn eye test to be renamed. Researchers from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine are calling for the renaming of eye…
School hosts Tenovus Scotland symposium
On 13 November, the School of Medicine hosted the Tenovus Tayside and Northeast Fife Symposium. The event was organised by Reader and Cellular Medicine Division Head Dr Samantha Pitt, who is also a Tenovus Scotland…
Mackenzie Institute co-directors announced
Professor Peter Donnelly and Professor Frank Gunn-Moore. On 8 November, Master of the United College Professor Ineke De Moortel announced the appointment of Professors Peter Donnelly and Frank Gunn-Moore as…