Strategic Partnerships for Long-Term Impact
Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine’s strategic commitment to innovation, its established global partnerships, and its pedagogical leadership make us the ideal partner to design and support world-class medical schools. Whether through consultancy-based partnership or developing a medical school together, Imperial delivers excellence in medical education, rooted in research, community engagement, and global collaboration.
High quality medical education is essential to build a modern medical workforce who can meet the population's needs. Over the past decade, governments worldwide have responded to the growing demand for qualified medical professionals by investing in new medical schools. At the same time, the international mobility of the medical workforce has made overseas medical training an increasingly attractive option for students.
Creating a pioneering new medical school is a transformative national project and requires careful navigation of regulatory frameworks, alignment with healthcare priorities, and the development of sustainable academic and clinical infrastructures – we are here to provide expertise and make this process as straightforward as possible.
Your Vision, Our Expertise
From the initial concept, we work alongside institutions and governments to support the development of new medical schools. Our approach is rooted in strategic collaboration, regulatory alignment, and long-term investment in excellence. Our focus is on your needs whether that is supporting you on specific areas of development or through full partnership.
The Education Partnerships Office in the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London has a proven track record of collaborating with partners in the UK and internationally to establish successful medical schools.
What We Offer
Partnering with us means gaining access to a globally respected education model and a team of experts with deep experience in collaborative educational partnerships, medical education, governance, quality assurance and the student experience.
We offer tailored support across every phase of development, including:
What We Offer
- Strategic Planning and Feasibility
- Governance and Policy Development
- Curriculum Design and Accreditation Support
- Admissions and Student Experience
- Quality Assurance and Evaluation
- Faculty Development
- Access to Imperial’s Global Network
We help you shape your vision, engage stakeholders, map regulatory pathways, and develop robust financial and business cases.
We support the creation of governance structures and academic policies that enable your school to operate effectively within its institutional context.
We guide the development of a bespoke medical degree aligned with national and international standards, that meets population, governmental, and university needs, and designed to deliver your desired graduate outcomes.
We assist with student recruitment and selection and help design a learning environment that supports student success and wellbeing.
We provide independent oversight and continuous review to ensure regulatory compliance and demonstrate curriculum effectiveness. Click here to find out more about how we can support your medical school to enhance its approach to Quality Assurance.
We help you build staffing models and prepare your faculty to deliver the curriculum, with ongoing professional development opportunities.
Partnering with Imperial connects you to a rich ecosystem of educational innovation. This includes access to Sofia, our advanced curriculum mapping platform that supports transparent curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation. You’ll also benefit from the expertise of our Digital Education Office, which provides effective, and solutions focused on technology-enhanced learning, digital assessment, and pedagogical innovation across medical education.
Our Collaborative Process
We work with you across three strategic phases; each tailored to your context and goals:
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Concept and Feasibility
Define your vision, assess regulatory and operational requirements, and build a clear roadmap together.
Design and Development
Co-create or advise on curriculum, governance, and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with local, national, and global standards.
Implementation and Review
Support delivery, monitor progress, and provide ongoing evaluation to ensure long-term success.
Each phase includes clear milestones, stakeholder engagement, and defined responsibilities to keep your project on track.
Let’s Start the Conversation
If you're exploring the development of a new medical school, we invite you to begin a strategic dialogue with our team. Together we can shape a future-facing institution that meets your country’s healthcare and education goals.
