MD (Res) in Wolfson Institute (Clinical)

Queen Mary University of London

The School of Medicine and Dentistry was placed within the top seven UK institutions in all Units of Assessment – Clinical Medicine Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care and Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy- during REF 2014. The Wolfson Institute of Population Health captures scientific opportunities to explore the causes of poor health and health inequalities, how to detect disease earlier, and design novel interventions and evaluate measures aimed at improving the health and quality of life of individuals and populations, locally in East London, nationally, and across the globe. Research focuses on multimorbidity, complexity, and common and chronic diseases, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease, cancer, mental disorders, and neurologic diseases. The Institute is also known for its expertise in developing and applying methods for evaluating the effects of public health and clinical interventions. The Institute’s research spans action to influence the social determinants of health, change individual lifestyle factors such as tobacco use and diet, improve the early detection of disease, as well as ways to improve the effectiveness and quality of health services with a focus on primary care.

Wolfson Institute of Population Health