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Features of entrance and training at medical college in the USA: view from inside of the system

E.Yu. Vasilyeva
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https://doi.org/10.20339/AM.10-18.066

 

E.Yu. Vasilieva is Dr.Sci. (Pedagogy), prof., head of sub-faculty at Northern State Medical University e-mail: doc_vas@rambler.ru

 

Clarified are features of admission and training in the US higher medical school. The study is based on in-depth interviews with the 2nd year student of the University of South Florida medical college, followed by analysis of information, available on the university’s website. Details of procedures for applying and for training and interviews with applicants, features of theoretical and practical training in the college, professional ethics and communication between students and teachers, procedures for choosing medical specialty for training in residency are also revealed in detail.

Key words: medical education, USA, medical college, procedure, application for training, interview, lectures, practical training, examinations, residency, students, in-depth interview.

 

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