subspecialize
Narrow one's expertise
To subspecialize is to narrow one's focus within an already specialized field.
A cardiologist might subspecialize in electrophysiology; a tax attorney might subspecialize in estate planning.
The word implies a second layer of expertise beyond general specialization: After completing her residency, she subspecialized in pediatric oncology.
Of small width
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- honeMake keener or better
- refineRemove impurities from
- dedicateSet apart formally
focus · deepen · tailor · streamline · commit · immerse · differentiate · branch
Mutual goodwill among companions
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- subspecialistExpert in narrow field
- attendingBeing at an event
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
oncology · neurology · dermatology · gastroenterology · radiology · nephrology · pulmonology · rheumatology
Highest academic credential awarded
- postgraduateScholar past undergraduate level
- thesisAcademic argument requiring defense
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- dissertationExtended academic treatise
professorship · tenure · faculty · scholar · academia · postdoc · departmental · discipline
Highly skilled practitioner
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
- masterAuthority or controller
consultant · veteran · professional · skilled · competent · qualified · credentialed · trained
narrow
Of small width
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- honeMake keener or better
- refineRemove impurities from
dedicate · focus · deepen · tailor · streamline · commit · immerse · differentiate · branch · segment
fellowship
Mutual goodwill among companions
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- subspecialistExpert in narrow field
- attendingBeing at an event
cardiology · oncology · neurology · dermatology · gastroenterology · radiology · nephrology · pulmonology · rheumatology · endocrinology
doctorate
Highest academic credential awarded
- postgraduateScholar past undergraduate level
- thesisAcademic argument requiring defense
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
dissertation · professorship · tenure · faculty · scholar · academia · postdoc · departmental · discipline · field
expert
Highly skilled practitioner
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- adeptHighly capable, well-versed
master · consultant · veteran · professional · skilled · competent · qualified · credentialed · trained · seasoned
subspecializegeneralize
Make broadly applicable
diversify · broaden · branch out · expand · dabble
special, specific, especially, species, specialist, specify, specified, specifically, specialize