Medical school

Medical school generally refers to a tertiary educational institution (or part of such an institution) which is involved in the education of future medical practitioners (medical doctors). Faculty of medicine is a term used in many parts of the world (such as in Australia and the United Kingdom) to describe the division of a tertiary institution involved in such teaching.

India

In India, admission to medical colleges is organized both by the central government CBSE as well as the state governments, after the students complete their 10+2 education. The undergraduate program consists of 9 semesters, followed by one-year internship. The degree granted is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.). Further postgraduate qualifications may be obtained as Diploma or Degree (MD/MS) under the aegis of the Medical Council of India http://www.mciindia.org/. PG diploma may also be obtained through the National Board of Examinations http://natboard.nic.in/.

Related Topics:
India - CBSE - M.B.B.S.

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