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Medical school

The term medical school generally refers to a tertiary educational institution (or part of such an institution) which is involved in the education of future medical practioners (medical doctors). Faculty of medicine is a term used in many parts of the world (such as in Australia and the United Kingdom) to describe the division of an tertiary instituion involved in such teaching.

The entry criteria, structure and nature of medical programs offered at medical schools varies considerably around the world.

In the USA, a medical school is most often a four year institution with the purpose of educating doctors in the fields of allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Medical students begin study after receiving a bachelor's degree from a conventional university.

Some famous US medical schools

• Harvard Medical School
• Johns Hopkins Medical School
• Mayo Clinic Medical School

See also

• Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

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