Faculty
Faculty (Medicine)
Faculty (pronounced: /ˈfakəltē/) in the context of medicine, refers to a division within a university that is dedicated to a specific area of study, such as the Faculty of Medicine. The term is derived from the Latin word "facultas", meaning "ability" or "power".
Etymology
The term "faculty" originates from the Latin "facultas", which translates to "ability" or "power". In the context of a university, it refers to the academic staff and their respective departments.
Related Terms
- Medical School: A tertiary educational institution, or part of such an institution, that teaches medicine, and awards a professional degree for physicians and surgeons.
- Clinical Faculty: A faculty member who primarily teaches, advises and mentors students in a clinical setting.
- Academic Medicine: A branch of medicine where medical professionals teach, engage in research, and practice medicine in a healthcare setting.
- Medical Education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician or additional training thereafter.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Faculty
- Wikipedia's article - Faculty
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