Medicine

without

Doctors

is the

dream
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for

our

future

health

system

Medicine Without Doctors explores how medical practice is rapidly changing.

Medicine Without Doctors is a Wellcome Trust funded Discovery Award project in partnership with the University of Edinburgh,  The Love Tank, and Andthen.
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Throughout our project we are asking whose voices will be (or need to be) heard and how we move to healthcare that is inclusive for all.

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↑ MWD team workshopping the project vision and aspirations

↑ MWD team workshopping the project vision and aspirations

↑ MWD team workshopping the project vision and aspirations

↑ MWD team workshopping the project vision and aspirations

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News

Introducing our Postdoctoral Researchers

We are delighted to welcome Ruby, Khalid, Cristina, and Tanvi to our Medicine without Doctors team.

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PUBLICATION

The Playful Research PlayKit

The Playful Research PlayKit is a practical, evolving, open-access resource designed to support researchers across disciplines in understanding, designing, and conducting playful research. Version 1.2 is now live!

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EVENT

Project Launch Event

In May, Medicine Without Doctors officially launched its programme inviting researchers, activists, healthcare professionals, artists, and community partners for a day of interactive activities.

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NEWS

Welcome Duc and Dan!

In August we welcomed two new members to our team – Duc Nguyen and Dan Castro.

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NEWS

We are hiring

We are pleased to announce that we are recruiting five postdoctoral fellows to work on Medicine without Doctors. Applications close 2 October 2025. 

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EVENT

MWD at the Usher Building Official Opening Event

The MWD team were delighted to be part of the official Usher Building opening event on Thursday 26 June 2025 during the Opening Showcase Exhibition.

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Get in touch with us at medicinewithoutdoctors@ed.ac.uk

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