CUNY School of Medicine

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CUNY School of Medicine

The CUNY School of Medicine (pronounced: C-U-N-Y, /ˈkjuːni/), is a prominent medical school located in New York City, United States. It is part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system.

Etymology

The name "CUNY School of Medicine" is derived from its parent institution, the City University of New York. The term "medicine" is from the Latin medicina, meaning "the healing art".

Overview

The CUNY School of Medicine is known for its commitment to primary care and the advancement of health in the communities it serves. It offers a seven-year BS/MD program and a traditional four-year MD program. The school also has a Physician Assistant program.

Related Terms

  • Primary Care: Primary care is the day-to-day healthcare given by a health care provider. It is where people receive care for most of their everyday health needs.
  • Physician Assistant: A physician assistant is a healthcare professional who practices medicine as a part of a healthcare team with collaborating physicians and other providers.
  • BS/MD program: A combined program in which an undergraduate degree (BS) is followed by the medical degree (MD).
  • MD program: A traditional medical degree program that typically takes four years to complete.

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