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    Innovation, Research & Development at
    Pathfinder Clinics

    At GP Pathfinder Clinics, we are committed to driving excellence through innovation, research, and education. As one of the UK's largest NHS GP providers, we are proud to be shaping the future of primary care by investing in people, partnerships, and data-led improvements.

    Academic & Clinical Training Partnerships

    We proudly support the next generation of healthcare professionals through structured placements and academic collaborations.


    Medical Student Training

    We are an accredited placement provider for medical students from Imperial College London and University College London (UCL), offering exposure to high-quality general practice within a progressive, digitally-enabled NHS setting.


    Clinical Pharmacist Training

    We support the training and development of clinical pharmacists from Keele University, University of Birmingham, and other accredited training providers. Our placements offer hands-on clinical exposure, supervision, and career development opportunities in a multidisciplinary primary care environment.


    Internships & Fellowships

    We host internships and collaborative projects with students from Warwick Business School (WBS) and London Business School (LBS), including those studying healthcare management, innovation, and data science.


    Strategic Research Hub
    at Utopia House

    Our flagship site, Utopia House in North West London, is home to a unique partnership with FutureMeds, a leading global clinical trials organisation. This collaboration enables real-time integration of research into NHS general practice, including:

    Patient recruitment for commercial clinical trials

    Research delivery within a live NHS GP setting

    Data-led innovation aligned with primary care delivery

    What's Coming Soon

    We are actively growing our research and education portfolio with upcoming initiatives that include:

    AI and digital health research fellowships
    Public health innovation pilots
    Joint academic research with UK and international universities
    Partnerships with MedTech and data science companies

    Our Partners

    We are proud to work alongside the following institutions:

    Future Meds logo University College London Keele University University of Birmingham Imperial College London Warwick Business School London Business School