Feinberg School of Medicine

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Feinberg School of Medicine

The Feinberg School of Medicine is a prominent medical school that is part of Northwestern University. It is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The school was founded in 1859 and is named after the Feinberg family, who have been significant benefactors.

Pronunciation

Feinberg School of Medicine: /ˈfaɪnbɜːrg ˈskuːl ɒv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

Etymology

The name "Feinberg" is of Yiddish origin, meaning "fine mountain". The school was named after the Feinberg family, who have been significant benefactors.

Related Terms

  • 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.
  • Medical Research: The study of health conditions to develop new treatments and improve patient care.
  • Medical School: A tertiary educational institution, or part of such an institution, that teaches medicine.
  • Northwestern University: A private research university based in Evanston, Illinois, with other campuses located in Chicago and Doha, Qatar, and academic programs and facilities in Miami, Florida; Washington, D.C.; and San Francisco, California.

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