Amanda Howe
Amanda Howe
Amanda Howe (pronounced: ah-MAN-duh HOW) is a prominent figure in the field of Family Medicine and Medical Education. She is known for her significant contributions to the development and advancement of primary care medicine and medical education globally.
Etymology
The name 'Amanda' is derived from the Latin word 'amanda', meaning 'worthy of love' or 'lovable'. 'Howe' is an English surname of topographic origin, referring to someone who lived by a small hill or a man-made mound, derived from the Old Norse word 'haugr'.
Career
Amanda Howe has had a distinguished career in the field of Family Medicine. She has held numerous leadership roles, including the presidency of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) from 2016 to 2018. She is also a Professor of Primary Care at the University of East Anglia, where she has been instrumental in shaping the curriculum and promoting the importance of primary care in medical education.
Contributions
Howe's contributions to the field of family medicine and medical education are extensive. She has been involved in numerous research projects, focusing on areas such as Mental Health, Chronic Illness, and Patient Participation. She has also been a strong advocate for the role of family medicine in global health, emphasizing the importance of primary care in health systems around the world.
Related Terms
- Family Medicine: A medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages.
- Medical Education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner.
- World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA): An international organization representing family physicians and general practitioners from all regions of the world.
- University of East Anglia: A public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom.
- Mental Health: A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
- Chronic Illness: A long-term health condition that may not have a cure.
- Patient Participation: The active involvement of patients in their own care, in order to enhance safety, quality and people-centeredness of health care service delivery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amanda Howe
- Wikipedia's article - Amanda Howe
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