Premed: meaning, definitions and examples
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premed
[ หpriหหmษd ]
medical education
Premed, short for premedical, refers to a set of college courses that students take in preparation for medical school. This track typically includes subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and sometimes mathematics. It is designed to provide foundational knowledge necessary for future medical studies. Students on a premed track often also engage in volunteer work, internships, or research experiences to strengthen their medical school applications.
Synonyms
medical preparatory, pre-med, premedical.
Examples of usage
- She is currently enrolled in premed courses.
- He decided to follow a premed track after realizing his passion for medicine.
- Premed requirements can vary depending on the medical school.
Translations
Translations of the word "premed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น premed
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคฎเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Premed
๐ฎ๐ฉ premed
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะตะผะตะด
๐ต๐ฑ premed
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใกใ
๐ซ๐ท premed
๐ช๐ธ premed
๐น๐ท premed
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฆฌ๋ฉ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูู ุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ premed
๐ธ๐ฐ premed
๐จ๐ณ ้ข็งๅปๅญฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ premed
๐ฎ๐ธ premed
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะตะผะตะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ premed
๐ฒ๐ฝ premed
Etymology
The term 'premed' is a shortened form of 'premedical', which first emerged in the mid-20th century as more students sought paths to medical school. As the medical field expanded and the number of applicants to medical schools grew, universities began to formalize premedical curricula. 'Premedical' itself is derived from the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', and 'medical', relating to medicine. This reflects the journey students undertake before officially entering medical training. Over the years, the concept of premed has evolved to include a wide range of preparatory activities, including volunteer work and clinical experiences, enhancing the traditional academic focus of premed studies.