Definition

Noun: - A graduate school offering study leading to a medical degree: An institution of higher education, typically a division within a university, that is dedicated to training future physicians. Its primary function is to provide the academic and clinical education required to earn a professional degree in medicine, such as the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).

Usage

The term "school of medicine" is used to refer to the specific academic unit responsible for medical education. It is often part of a larger university system. - She was accepted into the prestigious school of medicine at the university. - The university's school of medicine is renowned for its research in cardiology.

Advanced Usage

• "School of medicine" vs. "Medical school": These terms are largely synonymous in American English. "Medical school" is the more common, general term, while "school of medicine" is often the formal name of a specific institution within a university.
  • He attends the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. (Formal name)
  • He is in medical school. (General statement)

Variants and Related Words

• Medical school (n): The common term for an institution training physicians; often used interchangeably with "school of medicine."
• Medical college (n): Another synonym, though less common in the U.S.
• Faculty of medicine (n): A term more commonly used in British, Commonwealth, and European university systems to denote the same concept.

Synonyms

• Medical school
• Medical college

Notes

• The term specifically denotes a graduate-level institution. In the United States, students typically attend after completing an undergraduate degree.
• It is distinct from other health profession schools, such as a school of nursing or a school of pharmacy, which offer different professional degrees.

Noun

1. a graduate school offering study leading to a medical degree