Calculation Methods: Exercises

Many of the technological advances that physicians use every day are products of the concerted efforts of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. One of the ubiquitous applications of mathematics in medicine is the use of probability and statistics in validating the effectiveness of new drugs or procedures or estimating the survival rate of cancer patients undergoing certain treatments.

Wherever you go in medicine—whether you are critically evaluating the latest research or describing probabilities to patients in terms they might understand—a solid grasp of mathematics will be crucial in patient care. In some fields of medicine, more advanced mathematics is often necessary.