MBBS
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
MBBS (pronounced em-bee-bee-es) is an abbreviation for the Latin "Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae", which translates to Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.
Etymology
The term MBBS is derived from the Latin "Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae". In English, it is commonly referred to as Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. The two degrees are awarded together as one in the practice of medicine.
Overview
The MBBS is a professional degree in medical science. A person holding the MBBS degree becomes a certified medical practitioner. The duration of the MBBS course is five to six years, including internship. It is considered the basic degree for an aspiring doctor.
Course Structure
The MBBS course is divided into pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical phases of study. The pre-clinical phase includes subjects like anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. The para-clinical phase includes subjects like pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, and forensic medicine. The clinical phase includes subjects like medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics.
Related Terms
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) - A postgraduate degree awarded to MBBS graduates who complete three years of additional study and research in a specialized field of medicine.
- Bachelor of Surgery (BS) - The second part of the MBBS degree, focusing on surgical practices.
- Internship - A mandatory one-year training period in a hospital attached to a medical college, required for obtaining the MBBS degree.
- Medical Council - The regulatory body for the practice of modern medicine in a country. It grants recognition to medical degrees, gives accreditation to medical schools, registers medical practitioners, and monitors medical practice.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MBBS
- Wikipedia's article - MBBS
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