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If there’s one field that’s impacting human lives today, it’s medicine. It may or may not be an area of interest to you, but if it is, here’s a helpful outline of the field and what it entails.
We look at how medicine has improved our lives for the better, and understand the impact of studying medical science.
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Medical Science is the scientific study of living organisms and learning how to diagnose issues, create care plans to cure issues, identify treatments to alleviate said issues, and curate healthy living practices to help others avoid/cure injuries, illnesses, and diseases.
In short, medical science can help maintain and restore health through various scientific methods. Medicine has been practiced for thousands of years, although in the old days it had philosophical and religious undertones rather than scientific ones. Most of these practices were unscientific and more often than not, did not help to cure diseases completely.
Modern medical science tries to answer questions like why, what, which and how. Therefore, it can be said that modern interventions are well-informed compared to the older systems.
The pandemic has shown us how important medical science is to the world. If it wasn’t for quality healthcare and professionals, humanity would have suffered all the more.
It is one of the highest-paid, and most secure jobs in the world today (for good reason). Those opting for medicine also get to work anywhere in the world, with relevant experience of course, since healthcare professionals are needed everywhere.
One also gets to help others by treating illnesses and diseases. So, this profession is more of a “service” towards mankind rather than a mere occupation. Also, when are doctors ever out of demand? Moreover, if you are interested in careers related to medical research, laboratory pathology, or biochemistry, studying medicine will help a great deal.
To understand why medicine has been pivotal in the advancement of mankind, a couple of examples detailing how the field greatly improved our lives. Let us take a look at some of the most popular developments in the field of medicine of late.
The branches of medical science:
These are only a few examples of how medical science and related research have improved our lives. Medical science is undoubtedly the single most important field of study that helps humankind to progress. Understanding what specialty one needs to study according to their interests will help in the long run.
Studying medical science opens up a lot of opportunities. People have the option to choose from a variety of specialties in the field of medicine. Some of the most popular specialties in medicine are discussed below.
All of these specialties require doctors to undergo specific training for many years. Studying from the right universities and institutions ensures that one receives the best training.
The top universities across the world to study medicine have been curated by QS rankings and these have been listed below.
Serial No. | University/ Institution | Country |
1 | Harvard University | Cambridge, U.S.A |
2 | University of Oxford | Oxford, U.K |
3 | Stanford University | Stanford, U.S.A |
4 | University of Cambridge | Cambridge, U.K |
5 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, U.S.A |
6 | Karolinska Institutet | Stockholm, Sweden |
7 | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) | Los Angeles, U.S.A |
8 | Yale University | New Haven, U.S.A |
9 | UCL | London, U.K |
10 | Imperial College London | London, U.K |
By studying medicine, one gets to choose from a wide variety of opportunities in the field. From hospitals to research facilities, the options to choose from are many. However, those interested in a career in medical science need to possess a lot of focus and the ability to work hard. Although it is a career with potential for exponential growth, it also requires a lot of effort and the mindset to stay dedicated.
Keep checking this space for more information about the courses in medicine that you can take up!
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