Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care (AUPMC) at the University of Sheffield

The Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care (AUPMC) is led by Professor Chris Burton and forms part of the the Medical School in the Faculty of Medicine. Our activities include teaching across all phases of the undergraduate medical curriculum and the supervision of postgraduate students, both nationally and internationally. Our research is embedded in primary and community care with expertise in, for example, complex interventions, qualitative and quantitative research, randomised controlled trials and mixed methodologies. We have established research collaborations with other departments within the University, NHS partners, charities and both national and international organisations.

Mission:
Research and teaching excellence in both medical education and primary medical care through the development and evaluation of innovative undergraduate teaching and complex health interventions.