Medical students
Medical students
Medical students (/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈstjuːdənts/) are individuals who are studying to become medical doctors or other healthcare professionals. The term is typically used to refer to those who are in the process of obtaining a medical degree at a medical school or other institution.
Etymology
The term "medical student" is derived from the Latin words "medicus" meaning "doctor" and "studens" meaning "studying". It has been in use since the 18th century to refer to those studying to become doctors.
Related terms
- Medical school: An educational institution where medical students study to become doctors.
- Medical degree: The degree awarded to medical students upon successful completion of their studies.
- Healthcare professional: A broad term that includes medical doctors as well as other professionals who provide healthcare services.
- Medical education: The process of training and educating individuals to become healthcare professionals.
- Clinical rotation: A period of practical experience and training in a healthcare setting that is a required part of medical education for medical students.
- Residency (medicine): A stage of graduate medical training for medical students who have completed their medical degree. It involves supervised practice of medicine in a specific specialty.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical students
- Wikipedia's article - Medical students
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