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Medical students completing clinical placements across the Trust have reported a 95% satisfaction rate, according to the latest University College London (UCL) Medical School survey.

The figure marks a significant improvement of 22 percentage points over the past two years, rising from 73% to 95%, and reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the quality of undergraduate medical education.

Each year, we welcome between 350 and 400 medical students from University College London (UCL). These students complete a range of clinical placements across our services, including wards, and several of our main sites such as St Ann’s Hospital, Highgate Mental Health Centre, Chase Farm Hospital, Edgware Community Hospital, and a range of community settings.

Students consistently praised:
•    The warm and welcoming atmosphere across our services
•    The support and guidance offered by staff
•    The high quality of clinical teaching
•    The clear communication and organisation that helped them make the most of their placements

“Great teaching makes a real difference, not just for our students, but for the patients they will go on to care for. It’s encouraging to see that reflected so strongly in their feedback this year.”- Dr Stefania Bonaccorso MD, PhD, Co-Director of Medical Education 

We are also proud to announce that our Undergraduate Medical Education Team has been awarded the UCL MBBS Excellence in Medical Education Award, recognising the team’s commitment to delivering high quality teaching, and continuously enhancing the learning experience for UCL students. Their dedication, teamwork, and innovative approach have played a key role in the remarkable rise in student satisfaction with Psychiatry. A heartfelt thank you goes to all our ward teams, community teams, and colleagues involved in preparing and delivering psychiatry placements to the UCL medical students. 

These results reflect the dedication of our staff and the strength of our partnership with UCL Medical School. We remain committed to continually enhancing the student experience and expanding opportunities for varied and meaningful medical student placements across the Trust.