Naval Medical University
The Naval Medical University (pronunciation: Nay-vuhl Med-i-kal Yoo-ni-ver-si-tee) is a military medical school that specializes in training medical personnel for the navy.
Etymology
The term "Naval Medical University" is derived from the words "naval", pertaining to a country's navy or sea-based military force, "medical", relating to the science of medicine, and "university", an institution of higher education and research.
History
The Naval Medical University was established to provide advanced medical education and training to personnel serving in the navy. The university offers a variety of programs, including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health.
Curriculum
The curriculum at the Naval Medical University is designed to prepare students for the unique challenges of providing medical care in a naval environment. This includes training in trauma care, emergency medicine, and military medicine.
Related Terms
- Military Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries in the military and emergency situations.
- Navy: The branch of a country's armed services that conducts military operations at sea.
- Medical School: An educational institution that provides education and training in the field of medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Naval Medical University
- Wikipedia's article - Naval Medical University
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