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A UK-wide trial, managed by Warwick Medical School, finds that online rehabilitation at home can meaningfully improve quality of life for some intensive care survivors.

Warwick Medical School has been awarded an A+ in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) – one of just two medical schools worldwide to achieve this distinction.

Warwick Medical School academic wins prestigious ASME inclusive medical education award

Congratulations to Emily Róisín Reid, Associate Professor and Director of Student Experience, Employability and Progression at Warwick Medical School, on being named the 2026 recipient of the ASME Chair’s Award for Distinguished HPE Scholarship.

The Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) was impressed with Emily’s decade-long dedication to inclusive education and widening participation which has had a transformative impact on thousands of students and educators. From securing vital student bursaries to leading large-scale anti-racism initiatives, they felt her work perfectly exemplifies the leadership and innovation this award celebrates.

Reflecting on her achievement Emily said “I’m honoured to receive this award, which recognises the important work that colleagues, students and I have worked so hard for over the past decade to make our curricula and learning environments inclusive, equitable and innovative. I’d like to thank all of the amazing colleagues and students that I’ve collaborated with on the many, many projects and initiatives.”

Professor Gavin Perkins, Dean of Medicine said, “Congratulations on receiving this well-deserved award, Emily. Your commitment alongside the collective efforts of your colleagues ensure Warwick Medical School continues to lead the way in inclusive medical education.”

Warwick Medical School students have achieved the highest overall score in the 2026 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh National Surgical Skills Competition.