Qualification
Qualification
Qualification (/kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to denote a certification, degree, or other official document that confirms the bearer's competency, authority, or fitness in a specified field. The term is derived from the Latin qualificare, meaning "to describe by quality".
Medical Qualification
In the field of medicine, a medical qualification refers to the degrees, diplomas, certificates, formal awards, and titles that pertain to the field of medicine and that officially recognize an individual's skills, knowledge, abilities, and competence to practice in the medical profession. These qualifications are typically awarded upon completion of a prescribed course of study and/or performance on a qualifying examination.
Medical qualifications can be broadly categorized into undergraduate qualifications, postgraduate qualifications, and specialist qualifications. Undergraduate qualifications include degrees such as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), and Bachelor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Postgraduate qualifications include Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Specialist qualifications include Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), and Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Related Terms
- Certification: A formal process by which a certifying agency, such as a medical board or a professional society, validates an individual's qualifications and competence in a specified area of medicine.
- Licensure: The granting of a license, which gives legal permission to practice in a health profession.
- Accreditation: The process by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition that a program or institution meets certain predefined standards.
- Competence: The ability of an individual to perform a job properly, often assessed through examinations, practical demonstrations, and continuing education.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Qualification
- Wikipedia's article - Qualification
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