MedChi
MedChi
MedChi (pronounced: med-chai), also known as the Maryland State Medical Society, is a professional organization for physicians in the state of Maryland. It was established in 1799, making it one of the oldest medical societies in the United States.
Etymology
The name "MedChi" is a contraction of the words "Medical" and "Chirurgical", the latter being an archaic term for surgical. The full name of the organization is "The Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland", but it is commonly referred to as MedChi for short.
Function
MedChi serves as an advocate for physicians, patients, and the public health. It provides a forum for members to discuss healthcare issues and policies, and it represents the interests of physicians and patients in the legislative process. MedChi also offers continuing education programs for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Related Terms
- Medical Society: A professional organization for physicians. Medical societies often provide resources for continuing education, networking, and advocacy.
- Chirurgical: An archaic term for surgical. It is derived from the Greek word "cheirourgia", which means "hand work".
- Public Health: The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases.
- Continuing Education: Programs that provide additional training and education for professionals in various fields, including healthcare. These programs are often required for professionals to maintain their licenses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MedChi
- Wikipedia's article - MedChi
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