Academy
Academy (Medicine)
Academy (pronounced: a-ka-duh-mee) is a term often used in the field of medicine to refer to a professional body or institution that promotes and fosters the advancement of a particular branch of medicine. The term is derived from the ancient Greek word Akadēmía, which was a place near Athens where Plato taught his followers.
Etymology
The term "academy" comes from the name of the land owned by a certain Akademos or Hekademos in ancient Greece. Plato, the famous philosopher, who taught there, gave the place its fame, which later became associated with educational institutions.
Related Terms
- Medical Academy: A professional body that promotes the advancement of medical science and practice. Examples include the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Royal Academy of Medicine.
- Academic Medicine: Refers to the work of health professionals in universities and teaching hospitals, which involves the integration of clinical service, research, and teaching.
- Academy of Medical Sciences: An organization that aims to promote the advancement of medical science and its translation into benefits for society.
- Academy of Clinical Excellence: An institution that recognizes and promotes excellence in the practice of medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Academy
- Wikipedia's article - Academy
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