Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme (FP) curriculum underpins the training and professional development of newly graduated doctors.
Clinical Education Centres
Educational Facilities for Medical Education.
Introduction
The Clinical Education Centres at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital offer flexible space for training, education and events. Each has a variety of rooms and lecture theatres available.
Benefits
Size
We have rooms suitable for variable sized groups of postgraduate or undergraduate medical education.
Technology
We always ensure that our technology within the centres is upto date and is tailored to the needs of our users.
Support
The staff within the centres are always here to support our doctors and students with any educational support they need.
Useful Information
The Leicester Royal Infirmary is situated on the southern edge of the Leicester city centre.
Steeped in history and located on Level 2, Jarvis Building this centre offers a 160 seater lecture theatre, 2 large teaching rooms and 4 small seminar rooms.
LRI Clinical Education Centre: 0116 258 6381
Steeped in history and located on Level 2, Jarvis Building this centre offers a 160 seater lecture theatre, 2 large teaching rooms and 4 small seminar rooms.
LRI Clinical Education Centre: 0116 258 6381
Glenfield Hospital is situated about three miles northwest of Leicester city centre.
This centre is the newest of the three centres and comprises a 120 seater lecture theatre, 3 large teaching rooms, a recording room, the library and a lounge area.
Clinical Education Centre: 0116 250 2301
Leicester General Hospital is situated about three miles east of Leicester city centre in Evington.
This centre has a 120 seater lecture theatre, 1 large seminar room and 2 small seminar rooms and a clinical skills wet lab room. This centre hosts the majority of Clinical Education Conferences due to its locality and ease of parking.
This centre has a 120 seater lecture theatre, 1 large seminar room and 2 small seminar rooms and a clinical skills wet lab room. This centre hosts the majority of Clinical Education Conferences due to its locality and ease of parking.
To find out more or request a room booking, please contact us via the contact form.
Please see our Clinical Education (CEC) Access policy.
Our Doctors
Trainees and Locally Employed Doctors work in a wide range of specialties from Foundation to Specialty level
UHL employs and supports over 800 senior doctors at Consultant, Specialty Grade or in Honorary positions
Undergraduate Education
Early clinical experience that considers all disciplines in the context of a patient’s presentations
Focusing on evolving clinical learning through apprenticeship in the form of hospital placements.
Frequently Asked Questions
No but we do have spaces where we can host catering. You should discuss any requirements with the Education Team at the time of making your booking.
All catering should be booked through the Trust. We do not accept external caterers.
All catering should be booked through the Trust. We do not accept external caterers.
Yes. External bookings are chargeable but you will get on the day support for your meeting including IT support if required. For more information get in touch.
I have an Medical education meeting I need to book in, will I be guaranteed my booking?
We do our utmost to ensure that Medical Education bookings are catered for, however, sometimes clashes do occur however we would always try to find you an alternative venue.
I have an Medical education meeting I need to book in, will I be guaranteed my booking?
We do our utmost to ensure that Medical Education bookings are catered for, however, sometimes clashes do occur however we would always try to find you an alternative venue.
We do our utmost to ensure that Medical Education bookings are catered for, however, sometimes clashes do occur however we would always try to find you an alternative venue.
I have an Medical education meeting I need to book in, will I be guaranteed my booking?
We do our utmost to ensure that Medical Education bookings are catered for, however, sometimes clashes do occur however we would always try to find you an alternative venue.
It depends on the circumstances. If you are an external booking or are charging delegates or have a rep sponsoring your meeting then these meetings would be chargeable. This is because we have costs to cover but these prices are far cheaper than other venues in Leicester.
Training Programmes
Internal Medicine Training
IMT is the primary entry point and initial stage of training for those trainees following a career in medicine.
General Practice
3 year training programme normally consisting of 18 months in a GP and 18 months in hospital posts.
Core Surgical Training
24 month core programme rotating through sub-specialities working towards the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme.
Other Facilities
Libraries
The service includes training, support and a Clinical Librarian service. 24 hour access to the libraries is available to all UHL staff.
Clinical Skills Unit
Provides high quality, innovative clinical skills and resuscitation training to UHL staff and medical students.
Conference Service
Provides in-house management and support for a wide range of medical courses and conferences.
Contact Us
To get in touch please use the contact form and one of the team will get back to you.
- Last Updated: 25th April 2025
