Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy Students Explore Medical Innovation in Great Britain
Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy Students Explore Medical Innovation in Great Britain
Publish Date: 2026-05-13 11:21:00
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Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy (CITA) recently provided a once‑in‑a‑lifetime global learning experience for a select group of students, taking 13 students and 3 adult chaperones on a medical‑themed educational tour of Great Britain, with immersive experiences in Edinburgh, Scotland, and London, England.
Passports ready and cleared for take off
This international tour was designed to expose students to the United Kingdom’s rich medical history, groundbreaking innovations, and real‑world applications of health and forensic sciences, bringing classroom learning to life on an international stage.
Soldier in Scotland; CITA Crew of the escalator; and Mascot of Scotland (Unicorn)
Exploring Edinburgh: Where History and Medicine Intersect
The journey began in Edinburgh, Scotland, where students were welcomed to a city renowned for its historical and medical significance. The group started their exploration at Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, before walking up the iconic Royal Mile. Along the way, students learned about centuries of Scottish history while observing the city’s distinctive architecture.
Students visited the National Museum of Scotland, gaining broader historical context before embarking on a medical‑themed bus tour of Edinburgh led by expert local guide Sheila. During the tour, students:
Discovered Edinburgh’s rich medical heritage
Learned about the oldest medical institution in the English‑speaking world
Explored the fascinating and sometimes unsettling history of grave robbing and its connection to medical research
Claire the tour guide from EF and CITA students simulating a surgery as if it were the 1800s
One of the most powerful experiences was a guided visit to Mary King’s Close, a network of underground streets where victims of the plague once lived. Students toured the site in small school groups, gaining insight into historical public health challenges and disease prevention.
Mary King’s…
