St George's, University of London

St George's, University of London, situated in Tooting in South London, is a distinguished medical school affiliated with the University of London. Renowned as the UK’s sole university dedicated entirely to medical and health sciences education, training, and research, it boasts a rich history tracing back to 1733. Initially, it was the second institution in England to offer formal training courses for doctors, following the University of Oxford, and now operates as an independent member of the University of London. Offering a wide array of foundation and undergraduate courses in subjects such as biomedical science, healthcare practice, and medicine, St George's is closely associated with St George's Hospital, forming one of the United Hospitals. The university's Centre for Allied Health aims to foster a knowledge-based health, social care, and education economy while enhancing service reconfiguration. Equipped with an extensive range of specialist medicine and health sciences materials, the university library provides ample study space, group discussion rooms, and computer resources, as well as a social working area. Noteworthy is the opening of a paramedic virtual reality training center in 2015, simulating various scenarios like nightclub fires or roadside crashes. Moreover, resident advisors organize events and informal meetings in halls of residence to encourage student interaction and provide support. Among its notable alumni are Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Sir Francis Darwin, and Henry Vandyke Carter, renowned for their contributions to physiology, botany, and anatomical illustration, respectively.