Medical students at the University of Central Lancashire will soon be offered medical placements at a Preston-based Greater Lancashire hospital.

Located in Millenium City Park in Ribbleton, the services the hospital offers including cardiology, dermatology and radiology will allow UCLan students to gain experience.

Professor Alison Carr, Dean of the University of Central Lancashire’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, said: “Our students are the next generation of NHS staff so it’ll be extremely valuable for them to work alongside experienced consultants who are specialists in their respective fields of medicine.

“Working in a privately run hospital which conducts NHS work alongside its private provision will also be a valuable experience for our students.”

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Other areas of outpatient expertise include plastic surgery, pain management and eye surgery.

Gwam Rajiah, Executive Chairman of Greater Lancashire Hospital, said: “We’re delighted to be showcasing our outstanding patient care through this new partnership with the University of Central Lancashire and greatly look forward to welcoming the students later this year.”

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