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Medical training is a lengthy procedure and involves an undergraduate education, medical school and graduate medical education. Most medical students will spend 4 years at a college or university to earn a BS or BA degree in basic sciences such as biology, chemistry and physics. Four years of education takes place at a US medical school, followed by a residency program that is 3-7 years depending on the medical specialty chosen. For additional training to become highly specialized in a particular field, 1-3 years of additional subspecialty training can be chosen by students. A physician must then obtain a license to practice medicine from a state or jurisdiction of the US in which they are planning to practice.
A Timeline Of Modern Medicine
Focusing on the science of healing, its history from the 19th century until today, and the medications and healing methods used.
iPads In Health And Medicine
Apple's iPad is increasingly finding use in health and medicine. We take a look at its use in hospitals, medical education, medical imaging and review some of the top apps available.
What is medicine?
Medicine is not just about doctors and nurses but covers a wide range of specialties and qualifications. Find out more about some of the many fields involved in medicine.
What was ancient Egyptian medicine like?
Ancient Egyptian documents are probably the earliest records of healthcare practice. The ancient Egyptians knew something about the human body and they sought healing through both herbal medicine and incantations. They also practiced basic surgery. Both male and female doctors were important. Find out more.
What is ancient Greek medicine?
Ancient Greek doctors included Hippocrates, the “father of medicine.” How did the Greeks practice medicine, and how does this relate to health in our times? Find out more.
Ancient Roman medicine
During the Roman Empire, health standards improved due to an understanding of the importance of public health and the influence of Greek doctors. Learn more about medicine during this period here.
Why was medieval Islamic medicine important?
Medicine was important in the medieval Islamic world. Doctors and scholars wrote extensively on the topic and made significant discoveries about medicine and healing. Learn more in this article.
What is modern medicine?
Medicine has made huge strides in the last 200 years. Antibiotics, antiseptic, and vaccines are relatively recent inventions, and yet scientists are now able to create new tissue from just cells. Read our overview of some of the significant changes in medicine since the 18th century.
What was medicine like in prehistoric times?
What was medicine like before people could read and write? Who tended to the sick, and what did they do to help? From herbs to trepanning, find out more about the ancient healing arts.
What was medieval and Renaissance medicine?
The Greeks and Romans made important medical discoveries and Islamic scholars in the Middle East were building on these. But, from the Dark Ages on, Europe saw little progress in medicine until the beginning of the Renaissance, when Plague, herbs, and incantations started to give way to new methods.
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