Masters
Masters (Medicine)
Masters (pronounced: /ˈmæstərz/) is a term often used in the field of medicine to refer to a higher level of academic degree in the medical field. The term originates from the Latin word "magister" which means teacher or superior.
Etymology
The term "Masters" is derived from the Latin term "magister" which means teacher or superior. This term was used in the Middle Ages for a person who was licensed to teach. In the context of medicine, it refers to a higher level of academic degree that signifies a person's mastery in a specific field of medicine.
Related Terms
- Doctorate: A doctorate is the highest academic degree that can be awarded by a university. In the field of medicine, a doctorate degree often signifies a person's expertise in a specific field of medicine.
- Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by colleges and universities. In the field of medicine, a bachelor's degree often serves as the prerequisite for pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree.
- Medical School: Medical school is a tertiary educational institution that teaches medicine and awards professional degrees for physicians and surgeons.
- Residency (medicine): Residency is a stage of graduate medical training. A resident or house officer is a physician who practices medicine usually in a hospital or clinic under the direct or indirect supervision of an attending physician.
- Fellowship (medicine): Fellowship is a period of medical training that a physician may undertake after completing a specialty training program (residency). During this time, the physician is known as a fellow.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Masters
- Wikipedia's article - Masters
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