Lincoln Medical School Independence Project

Project Overview

Lincoln Medical School was created in 2018 through a collaboration between the universities of Lincoln and Nottingham to deliver world-class medical education in the heart of Lincolnshire. Until this point, Lincolnshire was the largest English county without a dedicated medical school of its own, with local NHS skills shortages in some specialisms.

The bid to Health Education England for additional medical training places in Lincolnshire was supported by the region's NHS Trusts and a range of other partner organisations with an interest in the health and prosperity of local communities. With a focus on advancing healthcare in rural settings, Lincoln Medical School now plays a major role in training future generations of hospital doctors and GPs to serve communities across Greater Lincolnshire and surrounding rural areas.

The successful bid to establish a medical school for Lincolnshire was originally driven by a partnership between the universities of Lincoln and Nottingham, with support from the local healthcare community. The same founding partners are now committed to the next phase of the medical school's development: for Lincoln Medical School to operate independently of the University of Nottingham from the 2026-27 academic year, dependent on General Medical Council approval.

Please check back regularly as we will be updating this page with the latest information. You can also contact us directly at LMSProjectsTeam@lincoln.ac.uk.