medical specialty
Doctor's focused discipline
A medical specialty is a branch of medicine focused on a particular body system, patient population, or set of techniques.
Cardiology addresses heart conditions, pediatrics treats children, radiology uses imaging technology.
Physicians complete additional training beyond medical school to practice in their chosen specialty: She decided to pursue oncology as her medical specialty.
Study of cardiac disorders
- oncologyCancer medicine specialty
- neurologyMedical science of nerves
- pediatricsMedicine for minors
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
psychiatry · gastroenterology · endocrinology · rheumatology · urology · nephrology · hematology · pulmonology
State of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- board certificationFormal professional competency verification
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
- attending physicianSenior doctor supervising care
subspecialty · continuing education · clinical rotation · licensure · consultant · accreditation · rounds · grand rounds
Formal evaluation of worth
- differential diagnosisSystematic comparison of possible conditions
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- imagingProducing visual representations
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
laboratory tests · MRI · CT scan · ultrasound · X-ray · histology · cytology · prognosis
Remote medical care delivery
- robotic surgeryMachine-performed medical procedures
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
nanomedicine · artificial intelligence · stem cells · 3D printing · wearable devices · digital health · bioinformatics · immunotherapy
Curative mental treatment
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
rehabilitation · pharmacology · transplantation · dialysis · physical therapy · palliative care · intervention · prescription
cardiology
Study of cardiac disorders
- oncologyCancer medicine specialty
- neurologyMedical science of nerves
- pediatricsMedicine for minors
dermatology · psychiatry · gastroenterology · endocrinology · rheumatology · urology · nephrology · hematology · pulmonology · ophthalmology
residency
State of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- board certificationFormal professional competency verification
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
attending physician · subspecialty · continuing education · clinical rotation · licensure · consultant · accreditation · rounds · grand rounds
assessment
Formal evaluation of worth
- differential diagnosisSystematic comparison of possible conditions
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- imagingProducing visual representations
biopsy · laboratory tests · MRI · CT scan · ultrasound · X-ray · histology · cytology · prognosis · symptoms
telemedicine
Remote medical care delivery
- robotic surgeryMachine-performed medical procedures
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
gene therapy · nanomedicine · artificial intelligence · stem cells · 3D printing · wearable devices · digital health · bioinformatics · immunotherapy · minimally invasive
therapy
Curative mental treatment
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
radiation · rehabilitation · pharmacology · transplantation · dialysis · physical therapy · palliative care · intervention · prescription · infusion
medical specialtygeneral practice
Frontline medical care
family medicine · primary care · general practitioner · family practice · holistic medicine
medical specialtyalternative medicine
Non-standard healing practices
folk medicine · traditional healing · naturopathy · homeopathy · faith healing
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