UCSF School of Medicine
UCSF School of Medicine
The UCSF School of Medicine is the medical school of the University of California, San Francisco, located in San Francisco, California, United States. It is one of the most prestigious and selective medical schools in the United States.
Pronunciation
UCSF School of Medicine is pronounced as "you-see-ess-eff skool of med-i-sin".
Etymology
The name "UCSF School of Medicine" is derived from its parent institution, the University of California, San Francisco. The term "School of Medicine" is a common designation for institutions that offer medical education.
History
The UCSF School of Medicine was established in 1864, making it the oldest medical school in the Western United States. It has been consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the United States and the world.
Curriculum
The curriculum at the UCSF School of Medicine is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, and the health care system. The curriculum is divided into two phases: the Foundations of Medicine phase, which covers the basic sciences and clinical skills, and the Clinical Clerkships phase, which provides hands-on clinical experience.
Related Terms
- Medical education
- Medical school
- University of California, San Francisco
- Biomedical sciences
- Clinical medicine
- Health care system
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on UCSF School of Medicine
- Wikipedia's article - UCSF School of Medicine
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