Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine (pronounced: Al-bert Ein-stein Col-lege of Med-i-cine) is a medical school located in the Bronx, New York, USA. It is a part of Montefiore Medical Center and is named after the physicist Albert Einstein.

Etymology

The college is named after the physicist Albert Einstein, who agreed to the use of his name in 1953, a year before the school's founding.

History

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine was founded in 1955 by the Yeshiva University. It was the first medical school established by a Jewish institution in the United States, and it remains committed to the principles of social justice, human rights, and research ethics.

Departments

The college is divided into several departments, including Anatomy and Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology and Biophysics. Each department offers a range of courses and research opportunities for students.

Research

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is renowned for its groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, neurodegenerative diseases, and diabetes. The college's research is supported by the National Institutes of Health and other funding bodies.

Education

The college offers a variety of educational programs, including Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and combined MD/PhD degrees. It also offers postgraduate training in various medical specialties and subspecialties.

Affiliations

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is affiliated with several hospitals in the Bronx and elsewhere, including Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center, and Beth Israel Medical Center.

Notable alumni

Many notable physicians, scientists, and educators have graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, contributing to its reputation as a leading medical school.

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