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Subcategories

This category has the following 58 subcategories, out of 58 total.

Medical doctors by

specialtys (48 C, 23 P)

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Psychiatric specialitiesP (5

C, 9 P)

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AllergologyA (3 C, 60 P)

AndrologyA (8 C, 53 P)

AnesthesiaA (5 C, 99 P)

AngiologyA (5 C, 78 P)

Athletic trainingA (17 P)

Aviation medicineA (2 C,

37 P)

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CardiologyC (7 C, 149 P)

Critical care medicineC (1

P)

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DentistryD (13 C, 100 P, 1

F)

DermatologyD (9 C, 4 P)

Disaster medicineD (1 C, 4

P)

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Emergency medicineE (7 C,

G cont.

GerontologyG (3 C, 83 P)

GynaecologyG (9 C, 61 P)

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HematologyH (10 C, 122 P, 1

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HepatologyH (5 C, 182 P)

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ImmunologyI (9 C, 198 P)

Infectious diseasesI (26 C,

101 P)

Intensive care medicineI (3

C, 78 P)

Internal medicineI (2 C, 1 P)

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Military medicineM (17 C, 42

P)

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NephrologyN (8 C, 95 P)

NeurologyN (11 C, 159 P)

Nuclear medicineN (4 C, 28

P)

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ObstetricsO (11 C, 129 P)

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PathologyP (15 C, 94 P)

PediatricsP (13 C, 220

P)

PodiatryP (3 C, 19 P)

PsychiatryP (41 C, 17 P)

PulmonologyP (11 C, 55

P)

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RadiologyR (10 C, 49 P)

Rehabilitation

medicinem (6 C, 59 P)

RheumatologyR (2 C, 75

P)

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SerologyS (3 C, 12 P)

Sexual healthS (11 C, 66

P)

Sleep medicineS (1 C,

10 P)

Sports medicineS (7 C,

76 P)

SurgeryS (11 C, 165 P)

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ToxicologyT (19 C, 163

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Transplantation

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84 P)

EndocrinologyE (8 C, 77 P)

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Family medicineF (8 P)

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GastroenterologyG (9 C, 92

P)

General practiceG (2 C, 45

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Medical geneticsM (5 C, 39

P)

GeriatricsG (4 C, 68 P)

OncologyO (21 C, 152 P)

OphthalmologyO (10 C, 123

P)

Oral and maxillofacial

surgerys (8 C, 55 P)

OrthopedicsO (8 C, 8 P)

OtolaryngologyO /e.nt (11 C,

53 P)

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PaleopathologyP (1 C, 2 P)

Palliative medicineP (4 C, 35

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medicinem (7 C, 59 P)

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UrologyU (9 C, 27 P)

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Wilderness medical

emergenciese (7 P)

Wilderness medicineW (6

P)

Pages in category "Medical specialties"

The following 89 pages are in this category, out of 89 total. This list may not reflect recent changes

(learn more).

Specialty (medicine)

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Abdominal surgery

Acute medicine

Addiction medicine

Adolescent medicine

Altitude training

Ambulatory care

American Academy of Family

Medicine

American Board of Medical

Specialties

Anesthesiologist

F

Family medicine

G

Gender-based medicine

General surgery

H

Healing Words: Poetry and

Medicine

Hospice and palliative

medicine

Hospital medicine

P

Pain management

Pathology

Pathology as a

medical specialty

Pediatrics

Performance

medicine

Pharmaceutical

medicine

Photomedicine

Phthisiatry

Phthisiology

Physical medicine and

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Audiology

Auxology

B

Bariatrics

User:Basalisk/Tropical

medicine

Biomedical scientist

Board certification

Brent Moelleken

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Cardiopulmonary

rehabilitation

Center for the History of

Family Medicine

Chiropractic neurology

Classification of Pharmaco-

Therapeutic Referrals

College health

Conservation medicine

D

Dermatology

Digital pathology

Disaster medicine

Diving medicine

E

Emergency medicine

Environmental medicine

Epileptologist

I

Intensive-care medicine

Internal medicine

K

Keraunopathy

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List of medical specialty

colleges in the United States

M

Maxillofacial prosthetist and

technologist

Med-Peds

Medical aesthetics

Medical genetics

Medical microbiology

Medical statistics

Medical technologist

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Neurohydrodynamics

Neurology

Neurosociology

Neurosurgery

Neurotology

Nocturnist

Nuclear medicine

O

Obstetrics and gynaecology

rehabilitation

Plastic surgery

Predictive medicine

Preventive medicine

Psychiatry

Psychosomatic

medicine

R

Radiation therapy

Radiology

Reproductive

endocrinology and

infertility

Reproductive

medicine

S

Sexual medicine

Space medicine

Stomatology

Subspecialty

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Telepathology

Travel medicine

Tropical doctor

Tropical medicine

U

Urogynecology

Urology

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Occupational medicine

Ophthalmology

Oral medicine

Orthopedic surgery

Otolaryngology

Medical Degrees in India

1. M. B. B. S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): MBBS is the medical degreeawarded in many countries like UK, India. MBBS stands for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor ofSurgery.

DURATION: 5.5 years

2. B. D. S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery): Bachelor of Dental Surgery ( B.D.S ) is a firstprofessional degree programme in dentistry.

DURATION: 4 years

3. B. H. M. S. (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery): The Homeopathic Education inIndia is presently regulated by the National Institute of Homeopathy.Applicant should have passedHSC Exam from Statutory Board/University in India or equivalence.

DURATION: 5.5 years

4. B. A. M. S. (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery): This degree is awarded to thosestudents who have studied ayurveda system of medicine in India. The Ayurvedic Education inIndia is presently regulated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM).

DURATION: 5.5 years

5. M.D. (Doctor of Medicine): This degree is awarded to Physicians.Doctors possessing M.B.B.S.degree are eligible to for this course.

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DURATION: 3 years

6. M.S. (Master of Surgery): This degree is awarded to doctors who are doing masters in

Surgery.Doctors possessing M.B.B.S. degree are eligible to for this course.

DURATION: 3 years

7. D.M : This is a doctrate degree awarded by many universities in US and is equivalent to a PhDdegree. Doctors possessing M.D. degree are eligible to for this course.

DURATION: 2-3 years

8. M.Ch.: The M.Ch degree is the highest degree under the faculty of medicine. Applicant shouldhave M.S. degree to be eligible for M.Ch.

DURATION: 2 years

9. B.Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy) : Applicant must pass with at least 50% marks in PreUniversity Course with biology/mathematics as one of the compulsory subjects, or DPharma(Diploma in Pharmacy).

DURATION: 4 years

10.B.Sc Nursing : In order to eligible you must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biologywith a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.The goal of B.Sc. Nursing programme is to preparenurses who are able function efficiently and effectively, as a member of health care team and whois qualified to meet the nursing needs of the people in the societyDURATION: 4 years

11.B.P.T (Physiotherapy) :Applicant must pass in 12th class or equivalent with a minimumaggregate percentage of 50% marks in physics, chemistry and biology.He/She should pass inenglish subject also.

DURATION: 4.5 years

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12.B.O.T (Occupational Therapy) : It is a 3 year program.In order to eligible you must pass 10+2with PCB (physics, chemistry and biology). Some institutions may opt for an entrance examinationand may select candidates on the basis of performance in the entrance test.

DURATION: 3 years

13.B.U.M.S(Unani Medicine) : Candidate aspiring for B.U.M.S. course must have passedIntermediate (10 + 2) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Urdu is compulsory up to 10th class orequivalent Education.Candidate must have attain minimum 17 years of age as on 31 st December ofthe responding year.DURATION: 5.5 years

14.Optometry : Optometry is a science that is associated with structure, working and function ofhuman eye. EYECET examination is necessary to pass to go for B. Optom Degree.DURATION: 2 years

15.Ophthalmic Assistant Course : An ophthalmic assistant is a person who works with anophthalmologist (eye doctor) to provide patient care by performing many different eye-relatedclinical functions.You should have a high school diploma or equivalent.Typical salaries for

ophthalmic assistants range from $30,000 to $70,000.

DURATION: 2 years

16.Histopathological Lab Technology : Management and planning of the laboratory records.Careand maintenance of laboratory instruments in general. Collection of specimens for laboratoryinvestigations, the importance and significance of laboratory investigations.Laboratorymanagement and planning, receiving and recording of specimens, indexing, maintaining records.DURATION: 1 year

17.D. Pharma(Ayurvedic, Siddha Medicine) : Pharmacy is a health profession that relates thehealth sciences with the chemical sciences. Candidates who have cleared the 12th class exams withphysics, maths, chemistry or physics, maths and biology can apply for D.Pharma.DURATION: 2 year

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18.Lab Technicians : Aspirants of medical laboratory technology can take up courses both atdiploma and undergraduate level. The B.Sc. programme in medical laboratory technology isoffered by different medical colleges/institutions across the country.Lab technicians needs 10+2 as

the eligibilityDURATION: 1 year

19.Sanitary Inspector Course : The sanitary inspector is a health specialist, who is responsiblefor the execution of sanitary control in the state in various fields.A candidate should clear the ClassX as well as Class XII board exams and science should be one of the subjects.DURATION: 1 year

20.General Nursing Training Course : This course trains an individual to take good care of thepatients. Applicant should atleast clear 10+2 board examinations with Physics, Chemistry andBiology.The candidate should be at least 17 years of age.DURATION: 3.5 years

21. Dental Mechanic Course : This course aims to facilitate students to understand and gainknowledge of working with various Dental Materials on the impressions made for the oralrehabilitation of the patient. This work is done in dental laboratory in the absence of the patient.

The Candidate should have passed the higher secondary school examination or its equivalent (12years schooling certificate) with not less than 50 per cent marks in English, Physics, Chemistry andBiology taken together or any other equivalent examination of any other country duly recognised.

DURATION: 2 years.

.

22.Dental Hygienist Course : This course aims to facilitate students to understand and gainknowledge of working as a chairside assistant who does oral prophylaxis, give instruction in oralhygiene and preventive dentistry but work under supervision of Dental Surgeon. The Candidateshould have passed the higher secondary school examination or its equivalent (12 years schooling

certificate) with not less than 50 per cent marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology takentogether or any other equivalent examination of any other country duly recognised.DURATION: 2 years

23.Bachelor of Occupational therapy : Occupational therapy is the use of productive activity inthe rehabilitation or treatment of physically or emotionally challenged people.Student seeing

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admissions to colleges and universities offering Bachelor of Occupational Therapy have to passthe 10+2 examination with Chemistry, Physics and Biology.DURATION: 3 years

24.Radiological Assistant : Radiology assistants assist radiologists by by doing some radiologicprocedures. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Radiology Assistance, Master ofScience in Radiology Assistance or a Radiologist Assistant Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.Radiologist assistants can expect to earn between $80,000 and $100,000 a yearDURATION: 1 year

25.Radiography [Diagnosis & Therapy] : Six out of ten patients who receive radiotherapytreatment for cancer are cured.British radiographers are recognised as being among them the best

in the world.A radiography degree is a passport to a job. Radiography students pay no tuition feesand you can qualify for an NHS bursary.DURATION: 2 years

26.Nuclear Medicine Technology : The Nuclear Medicine Technologist assists the physicianwhen radioactive materials are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Graduates may earna bachelors degree, associate degree, or a certificate.$48,750 was the median annual income of allnuclear medicine technologists in 2002DURATION: 2 years

The MBBS degree represents the first (graduation) level of training required to be licensed as aphysicians, and the MS OR MD degree is a higher postgraduate degree, representative of specialtytraining. The equivalent training in the US or Canada would be completion of a medical (post-graduate) degree. Eligibility for the MS or MD course is restricted to medical graduates holdingthe MBBS degree. The MBBS course is for five and a half years, and training is obtained inmedical disciplines (e.g.: Internal Medicine, Radiology, Pathology, etc.). After three years of studyand the successful completion of an examination, which includes both theoretical and practicalelements, in a pre-clinical or clinical subject of a non-surgical nature the candidate receives MDdegree, were as in a pre-clinical or clinical subject of a surgical nature i.e.,anatomy, generalsurgery, orthopaedics and gynaecology the candidate receives the equivalent degreeMaster of

Surgery(MS).

The research element is not prominent in India, as this is primarily a clinical qualificationresembling the professional doctorates of the USA. In general surgery, orthopaedics andgynaecology and in a pre-clinical subject like anatomy the equivalent degree is Master of Surgery(MS).

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A third qualification, termed DNB [Diplomate of National Board], is considered equivalent to theMD and MS degrees. This can be obtained by passing the exam conducted by theNational Boardof Examinations after completing 3 years of post-MBBS residency training in teaching hospitalsrecognised by the board.

After obtaining the first postgraduate degree, that is MD/MS/DNB, one can go for furtherspecialisation in medical or surgical fields. This requires three years of additional training andstudy and then passing an examination, both theory and practical, and the degree awarded is DM(Doctor of Medicine), like DM in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, etc. Forsurgical subspecialities the degree awarded is MCh (Magister Chirurgiae), like MCh in CardiacthoracicSurgery, Neurosurgery, etc. A third qualification in subspecialities is DNB(superspecialties), offered byNational Board of Examinations, like DNB in Cardiology,Neurology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, etc.

The MCh degrees are for super-specialties in medicine and are very high ranked/prestigious.

In Ayurveda, [[Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery][B.A.M.S]] in Unani, Bachelor ofUnani Medicine and SurgeryBUMS in SidhaBSMS in homoeoB.H.M.S are the basicqualification for practicing Ayurveda,Unani,Homoeo&Sidha. The B.A.M.S, B.U.M.S, B.S.M.Sand B.H.M.S are 6 year degree (including internship called house surgeoncy) course after 12 yearsof formal education at a C.C.I.Mapproved colleges. M.D has to be done after B.A.M.S, B.U.M.S,B.S.M.S or B.H.M.S in a speciality, and it takes 3 years (including submission of a thesis) tocomplete the course. In Acupuncture Diploma in AcupunctureD Acuis the basement course forBachelor of AcupunctureB Acu (three years). MD Acu is the post graduate(Master)degree inAcupuncture(two years after B Acu).

There are several basic types:

Diagnostic equipment includes medical imaging machines, used to aid indiagnosis. Examples are ultrasound andMRI machines, PET and CT scanners,and x-ray machines.

Therapeutic equipment includes infusion pumps, medical lasers and LASIKsurgical machines.

Life support equipment is used to maintain a patient's bodily function. Thisincludes medical ventilators, anaesthetic machines, heart-lung machines,ECMO, and dialysis machines.

Medical monitors allow medical staff to measure a patient's medical state.Monitors may measure patient vital signs and other parameters including ECG,EEG, blood pressure, and dissolved gases in the blood.

Medical laboratory equipment automates or helps analyze blood, urine andgenes. Diagnostic Medical Equipment may also be used in the home for certain

purposes, e.g. for the control ofdiabetes mellitus

Abiomedical equipment technician (BMET) is a vital component of the healthcare deliverysystem. Employed primarily by hospitals, BMETs are the people responsible for maintaining afacility's medical equipment.

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Types of Medical EquipmentJanuary 22, 2011 By Erick Smith1 Comment

Every day, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals employ a wide variety of medicaltools to save and improve patients lives. There are literally thousands of different medical devices

to be found in any given hospital or clinic, and going through them all would take awhile. Everypiece of medical equipment, from simple needles to high tech imaging tools, is essential to the dayto day running of a health care facility. The following are just some of the most common types ofmedical equipment used in hospitals and medical practices today (though its not covered in thisarticle, its worth keeping in mind that medical veterinary equipment is just as complex and diverseand comprises its own entire field of specialized medicaldevices).

Everyday Use Equipment

This is a blanket category that includes all the different tools and medical devices that doctors and

nurses use every day during routine medical procedures. Many of these tools are simple, likeneedles, latex gloves, syringes and stethoscopes. Other everyday medical devices, however, arequite sophisticated. Most hospitals and clinics employ new orrefurbished autoclaves, for example,which are compact machines that are commonly used to sterilize medical tools before theyre used.Todaysmedical exam tables and weighing scales, while not technically high tech machines, areimportant and often quite complex tools that need their fair share of maintenance.

Diagnostic Equipment

Diagnostic equipment is any type of equipment whose main purpose is to help doctors detect andand diagnose diseases. Some of the most commonly used pieces of diagnostic equipment includeultrasound machines, PET scanners (which use cameras and tracer fluid to produce images of apatients internal organs in order to detect signs of cancer or other diseases), CT scanners (which

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use x-ray sand dye to do the same job as PET scanner), and MRI machines (which use magneticresonance technology to detect things like tumors, infections and internal injuries.

Therapeutic Equipment

Therapeutic equipment is equipment that is used after surgeries andother medical treatments to help patients recover and improve their health.

Therapeutic medical equipment includes devices like infusion pumps, which infuse the circulatorysystem of recovering patients with the nutrients and medicines their bodies need to get better;medical lasers and LASIK surgical machines.

Life Support Equipment

Life support equipment is equipment that is used to maintain a patients organs functioning whensaid organs have failed. Life support equipment includes heart-lung machines, medical ventilators(used to artificially circulate air in and out of the lungs), extracorporeal membrane oxygenationmachines (or ECMOs, which artificially infuses patients blood with oxygen), and dialysismachines

Physicians are categorized by a variety of factors including medical specialty, or

patient population. Learn more about the different types of physicians you could

become.

Primary Care - Family Medicine

Family medicine is one of the options of primary care physicians. Learn more about

how to become a Family Practice physician and average income. Family practice

physicians see patients of all ages and provide basic care for a variety of more

common ailments.

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Primary Care - Internal Medicine

Internists also can provide primary care, or they can also sub-specialize into a variety

of other areas such as gastroenterology or endocrinology, to name a few of many

sub-specialties.

Internists usually have more hospital-based training than family practitioners, and internists do nottypically see children under the age of 18.

Hospitalist

Hospitalists only see patients in the hospital. Most hospitalists are physicians who

trained in internal medicine, but prefer hospital work over more clinic-based primary

care. Some hospitalists may be trained in family practice, but that's not as common.

Surgeon

Surgeons can also be trained in general surgery, or more specialized types of surgery

such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, or cardiac surgery. Surgeons spend a great

deal of time in the Operating Room of a hospital or outpatient surgery center. The

training to become a surgeon is typically several years longer than primary care and

some medical sub-specialties.

Cardiologist (Sub-specialty of Internal Medicine)

Cardiology is one of many sub-specialties of internal medicine. Cardiologists focus on

treatment of the heart and blood vessels of the cardiovascular system. There are

many different types of cardiologists, focusing on different aspects of the field.Training to become a cardiologist is fairly extensive, as several years of fellowship are

required after completing three years of internal medicine residency. Therefore, a

minimum of six years of residency and fellowship after medical school is typical for

cardiologists in training.

Dermatologist

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Dermatology is one of the most competitive fields for physicians. Typically, only the

very top medical students are accepted into dermatology residency programs. Why

the desire for dermatology? Because dermatologists are very well compensated (due

to aesthetic and cash-pay elective procedures such as botox, lasering, and more).

Plus, the quality of life is excellent, with little to no on-call time required, due to the

nature of the work.

Endocrinologist (Sub-specialty of Internal Medicine)

Endocrinologist treat the endocrine system: the glands that produce and secrete

hormones that control and regulate nearly all of the body's functions. Diabetics are

often treated by an endocrinologist, as are patients with various thyroid issues.

Gastroenterologist (Sub-specialty of Internal Medicine)

Gastroenterologists treat the digestive system. This field attracts physicians who

enjoy doing procedures, but who also enjoy seeing patients in an outpatient setting as

well.

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Infectious Disease (Sub-specialty of Internal Medicine)

Infectious disease physicians have been very busy lately, dealing with swine flu, bird

flu, as well as HIV/AIDS, among other communicable diseases. Infectious disease

physicians may practice some primary care internal medicine in addition to their

infectious disease patients, depending on the needs of the community or employer.

Nephrologist (Sub-specialty of Internal Medicine)

Nephrologists study internal medicine and then sub-specialize in nephrology via

additional 2-3 years of fellowship training. Nephrologists treat kidney disease, andprescribe dialysis for those experiencing kidney failure.

Continued from Page 1)

Ophthalmologist

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Opthalmologists are medical doctors who treat diseases or disorders of the eyes, and

perform eye surgery. Vision correction that cannot be handled by an optometrist may

be treated by an ophthalmologist.

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Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/Gyn)

OB/Gyns provide women's healthcare, including care of pregnant women, andsurgeries of the reproductive organs to repair abnormalities or remove cancers.

Otolaryngologist

Otolaryngologists, also known as otorhinolaryngologists, are sometimes more

commonly referred to as E.N.T.s, which stands for "ear, nose, and throat".

Otolaryngology is another field that entails a combination of surgical skills and office-

based medicine and treatment. ENTs cover a lot of issues from sinus problems,

allergies, head and neck cancers, and more. Therefore, many physicians sub-

specialize in a specific area of otolaryngology. However, the current demand is for

more general otolaryngologists as opposed to sub-specialized ones.

Pediatrician

You must really love kids to be a pediatrician. Pediatricians only care for younger

patients, from infancy through age 18, or sometimes as high as age 21. Pediatricians

provide primary health care to children including immunizations, well-baby checks

and school physicals, and treatment of coughs and colds, among many other things.

More seriously ill or complicated patients may be referred to a pediatric sub-specialist

for more specialized treatment.

Pulmonologist (Sub-Specialty of Internal Medicine)

Pulmonologists treat the respiratory system, including the lungs. Pulmonologists often

study critical care medicine in conjunction with pulmonary disease, and therefore

they may serve as intensivists (covering the ICU) in a hospital, in addition to also

seeing patients in an office setting to treat lung problems and diseases.

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Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist treats the mental health and well-being of the patient. Psychiatrists

may also be office-based, hospital-based, or a combination thereof. Most psychiatrists

prefer to practice in an office setting. Some psychiatrists may focus on Child and

Adolescent psychiatry, or on addiction medicine.

One of the many options you have as a healthcare professional is choosing a medical

specialty in which to practice. Whether youre a nurse, a physician, or allied health

professional, choosing a medical specialty will help focus your educational goals, job

search efforts, and career choices.

The sooner you identify your true passion in medicine, the more successful you may become, byworking in a field you love. For example, is your passion working with kids, pregnant moms,cancer patients, or the elderly? Do you want to ease the pain of the dying, or bring new life into theworld? Consider the various specialties:

1. Allergy and Immunology

The medical specialty of Allergy and Immunology focuses on the diagnosis and

treatment of allergies.

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2. Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology is the medical specialty focusing on administering pain-killing drugs

during surgery in the operating room. Anesthesiology also includes the field of Pain

Management, a sub-specialty which helps manage chronic (ongoing) pain in patients

with prescription medication, injections, or other therapeutic methods.

3. Dermatology

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The field of dermatology focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of

diseases, disorders, and conditions of the skin.

4. Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine is the field which focuses on emergent, or acute medical care ofpatients who need immediate medical attention due to trauma, accident, or a major

medical event.

5. Family Medicine

Family medicine is a primary care field overseeing the basic healthcare needs of

patients of all ages, from infant to geriatric.

6. Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is similar to family medicine in that it includes primary care and

basic healthcare management of all areas of a patient's health. However, internal

medicine typically does not include pediatrics or obstetrics, whereas family medicine

often does. Additionally, internal medicine includes more in-depth training and patient

care in a hospital setting and acute care. Finally, internal medicine includes many

more sub-specialties such as:

Cardiology Endocrinology Gastroenterology

Geriatric Medicine Oncology and Hematology Hospice and Palliative Medicine Infectious Disease Nephrology Pulmonary Disease Rheumatology

7. Neurology

Neurology is the medical specialty focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and

prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the brain and nervous system.

Patients who have suffered a stroke, or who battle ailments such as epilepsy,

Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's are a few examples of some of the patients who are

treated by neurologists.

8. Neurosurgery

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Neurosurgery is a surgical specialty of medicine devoted solely to surgery of the

brain.

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