Pritzker School of Medicine
Pritzker School of Medicine
The Pritzker School of Medicine is a medical school that is part of the University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Division. It is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Pronunciation
Pritzker: /ˈprɪtskər/ School of Medicine: /skuːl ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
Etymology
The school is named after the Pritzker family, a wealthy and influential family in Chicago. The term "School of Medicine" is a common designation for institutions that offer medical education.
History
The Pritzker School of Medicine was founded in 1927 by the University of Chicago. It was later named after the Pritzker family in 1968, following a significant donation from the family's philanthropic foundation.
Curriculum
The Pritzker School of Medicine offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, as well as joint degree programs in collaboration with other divisions of the University of Chicago. These include the MD/PhD program, the MD/MBA program, and the MD/MPP program.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pritzker School of Medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Pritzker School of Medicine
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