To the naked eye, French silver plate often looks identical to French solid silver. It take close inspection and knowledge of a few key features to reliably tell the difference. Silver plating is the process of applying a thin layer of silver to another, inexpensive, metal, such as nickel or copper.
Courses generally last five or six years: two years of pre-clinical training in an academic environment and three years clinical training at a teaching hospital and in community settings. Medical schools and teaching hospitals are closely integrated.
Medical school builds on the broad scientific base laid down by the bachelor's degree. The program, usually four years long, begin with two years of specialized coursework covering human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and biochemistry, as well as medical ethics and the laws governing the medical profession.