Lincoln Medical School Announces Inaugural Dean

Dr Jamie Read FHEA BMBS MAcadMEd MClinEd FRCP has been appointed as the Inaugural Dean of the Lincoln Medical School at the University of Lincoln, UK.

Dr Read, currently Dean of Medical Education and Director of the Centre for Medical Education at Cardiff University School of Medicine, will take up this key new post at Lincoln in April this year.

The Lincoln Medical School was established in 2018 following a successful joint bid to Health Education England by the universities of Lincoln and Nottingham to establish a new medical school in the heart of Lincolnshire – until this point the largest English county without a dedicated medical school of its own.

The appointment of Lincoln Medical School’s Inaugural Dean is a significant step on the next phase of the School’s progress and its ambition to operate independently from the University of Nottingham from 2026/27, pending approval by the General Medical Council. The Dean will provide strategic leadership in developing the School’s programme provision, research strengths, and liaison with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.

Upon starting his role at Lincoln Medical School, Jamie will become Professor of Medical Education at the University, bringing his substantial expertise in delivering an excellent student experience for the best possible patient care. He holds national roles with the Academy of Medical Educators and the Royal College of Physicians, and his clinical background is as a Geriatrician being Honorary Specialist Geriatrician at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Jamie also holds a clinical role at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

Speaking about his appointment, Dr Jamie Read said: “I am very pleased to take up this exciting opportunity at the University of Lincoln at a pivotal time for the medical school and the wider NHS.

“The Lincoln Medical School already has an excellent reputation for delivering world class education for doctors and I am committed to further develop education, innovation and research for the benefit of the people of Lincolnshire and beyond.”

Professor Neal Juster, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln, said: “I welcome Jamie to the University as the Medical School continues to develop and improve the health and prosperity of our local communities.

“I look forward to working with Jamie to help the Lincoln Medical School play a major role in training future generations of hospital doctors and GPs to serve communities across Greater Lincolnshire and surrounding rural areas.”

Professor Duncan French, Pro Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Health & Science at the University of Lincoln, said: “I am very much looking forward to working with Jamie as the Dean of Lincoln Medical School. We are entering a pivotal time not only in terms of the Medical School’s journey but also as we seek to do our part in supporting the NHS as it seeks to roll out its long-term workforce plan.

“As part of our wider health provision, the development and growth of the Medical School will be central to our vision and commitment to training the medical and health professionals of the future. Combining that with our research and links with the local trusts, Jamie’s appointment reinforces the College of Health and Science’s commitment to being a key stakeholder in improving the health and well-being, especially of those in our region.”

Lincoln Medical School already plays a major role in training future generations of hospital doctors and GPs to serve communities and help to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Greater Lincolnshire and surrounding rural areas. At full capacity, the school has approximately 420 undergraduate medical students enrolled. The first intake of medical student started in September 2019, studying for the University of Nottingham’s five-year BMBS Medicine degree, with many now undertaking placements at Lincolnshire hospitals as part of the clinical phase of their degree and set to graduate in summer 2024.