University of Edinburgh Medical School

The University of Pennsylvania Medical School was founded in 1765 and from the time of its inception, the university was clearly a model based off of the organization and course of instruction at the University of Edinburgh Medical School. The University of Edinburgh Medical School located in Edinburgh, Scotland was founded in 1726. These two schools both required that in order to graduate, a student must submit a dissertation, or final thesis paper, on a topic of their choosing. Most students focused their dissertations to topics such as typhus, dysentery, and fevers. Given that both schools did not admit women into their student body until the late nineteenth century, all dissertations from the University of Pennsylvania before 1879 and all…

The handwritten nature of these notes and the elaborate signature at the top of the page marked by Dr. Rutherford creates a true sense of authenticity and transports its audience into a 1751 smallpox inoculation case study. Rutherford’s notes serve two major purposes to provide insight into the medical history of Britain: (1) elaborating on the methods of teaching in medical schools in 1751 and (2) creating awareness of typical medical practices of mid eighteenth century Great Britain. Although…

The use of ultrasound images in a medical education environment has been largely ignored. Based on Hoppmann et al., (2011) , incorporating ultrasound into the M2 year of medical school would promote the advancement of student knowledge on pathology and familiarize them with scenarios in different anatomical structures. The ideal approach would involve reinforcing understanding of medical conditions by identifying them using ultrasound images. For example, in conducting an eye exam, an ultrasound…

“Chad, on ultrasound there are four things that we look for in cancer and you are four for four. To be honest, it looks pretty extensive. As the research radiologist I can’t make any referrals, so please get in to see your primary care doctor as soon as possible.” My pre-clinical years of medical school were a defining moment in my life and career as a future physician. Late into my first year, I volunteered for a campus research project which included a thyroid ultrasound – a serendipitous…

States both have medical healthcare teams made up of physicians, psychiatrists, nurses and nurse midwives. In 2010 Iceland had 4875 nurses and nurse midwives which is equivalent to about 15 nurses to every 1000 people. Iceland had 1146 physicians in 2010 which is equivalent to about 3.5 physicians per 1000 patients most of which work in the public health system. Where in the United States there were 2.5 physicians per 1000 patients many of which work in private practices (Resnikoff, 2012).…

“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious” – Albert Einstein. We’ve all read a million quotes but once in a while you read one and you just stop and think. For everyone else, these are words like any other but not for you; you relate to it because deep down you know how the person felt when he/she said those words. I’ve always thought of myself as a curious person, always wanting to figure out what makes things tick. Whether it is a TV, a computer, a car or a human being. Believe…

not follow this norm. I have always fought against the social restriction and discouragement and resolved to do something distinct. My parents’ support and the utmost priority they gave to my education fuelled my resolve. My mother being the first woman from her community to complete high school and obtain bachelor’s degree has always been an inspiration and motivator to me. She has overcome a number of obstacles and discouragement. I believe I have her kind of determination and patience.…

continue to interact with patients, serving as a witness to their joys and sorrows, I find myself developing a deeper and richer sense of gratification beyond the simple joy of providing help. My experiences have resonated with me and have allowed me to develop as a student, as a scientist, and as an individual. I am eager to continue growing and learning in medical school, so that I may better serve the people that I encounter in the future. My childhood, my passions, and my experiences…

The Importance of Medical Knowledge Having basic medical knowledge is essential for survival and taking care of one’s self. Without this knowledge, people can infect each other mindlessly and cause themselves and others to be at risk. For instance, in the book The Ghost Map by Stephen Johnson, the majority of people living in that era were uninformed about the disease, cholera. People were in mass hysteria because they thought that the disease was caused by an odorless miasma. This caused…

resuscitated the operations of two community health centers and mobilized the residents to utilize the facilities. In less than two months, I was already busy seeing patients, writing treatment protocols for common medical conditions, counseling and teaching classes. Still, I found myself thriving in the midst of this chaos because it elicited imagination, insight into people’s needs and beliefs, patience and a whole lot of compassion. The importance of being a family physician was firmly…