Medical schools
Medical schools
Medical schools (IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkəl skuːlz/), also known as medicine faculties or medicine colleges, are tertiary educational institutions — or parts of such institutions — that teach medicine.
Etymology
The term "medical school" is derived from the Latin medicus, meaning "doctor", and the Old English scol, meaning "place of instruction".
Overview
Medical schools are responsible for conferring medical degrees, but the nature of the degrees varies widely. The most common degree is the Doctor of Medicine (MD), but other degrees may include the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Bachelor of Medicine (BM).
Medical schools can also offer postgraduate level training in medical specialties.
Admission
Admission to medical school varies by country. In many countries, prospective students must first complete an undergraduate degree in a scientific field, then complete the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and finally, undergo a rigorous application process.
Curriculum
The curriculum in medical school typically involves a combination of coursework in the sciences (such as biology, chemistry, and physics), as well as clinical rotations where students gain practical experience in a variety of medical specialties.
Related terms
- Pre-medical
- Medical education
- Medical student
- Medical degree
- Medical College Admission Test
- Clinical rotation
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical schools
- Wikipedia's article - Medical schools
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