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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 types of eye doctors are there?
There are three main types of eye care doctor. In this article, find out about their different roles, as well as the differences in training and levels of expertise.
Gastroenterologists: What to know
Gastroenterologists are medical professionals who specialize in the digestive system. Learn about what they do and the conditions they may treat here.
What does a radiologist do?
A radiologist is a doctor who interprets medical imaging, such as X-rays. Learn more about what they do and the education that they receive here.
Male scientists more likely to present findings positively
Clinical articles with male first or last authors tend to be more positive about findings than those with female first and last authors, says a new study.
Parkinson's disease: Scientists review male and female differences
In a new review, scientists sum up the role of biological sex in the development, features, mechanisms, risks, and treatment of Parkinson's disease.
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 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 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
Why was medieval Islamic medicine important?
What was medieval and Renaissance medicine?
What is modern medicine?
What was medicine like in prehistoric times?
Physicians: Five extraordinary hobbies to keep burnout at bay
Work-life balance for physicians: The what, the why, and the how
How can doctors share bad news with patients?
Working abroad as a doctor: What to know before you go
Did I understand you correctly, doc?
Physician burnout: Running on an empty tank
Three things you need to know when your patient is a doctor
Doctors: No mentor yet? Are you missing out?
Physicians: Can social media make or break your career?
Three things I wish I'd known: Looking back at residency life
Immigrant physicians: Why are they vital for U.S. healthcare?
Work-life balance in medicine with a side gig
Success as a female doctor: What is the recipe?
The top five social media tools for physicians
Personal branding for doctors: Being yourself can enhance your practice
A day in the life of a general practitioner
Doctors: Too busy for a book club? Join a virtual one
Checklist program reduced large-scale post-surgery deaths
A doctor's life-enhancing experience of working on a humanitarian TB project
Navigating vaccine hesitancy: What can the physician do?
Spotting the vaccine-preventable diseases that are back in the waiting room
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell: A heroine for women
Gender gap in medicine remains in the spotlight in 2016
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