Overview of the Specialty Orthopedic Surgery is the medical and surgical specialty that includes the study and prevention of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and injuries and their treatment by medical, surgical and physical methods. At a Glance Training 5 years of residency Categorical and advanced positions available These are minimum requirements. Some programs may have longer […]

Overview of the Specialty Ophthalmology deals with the structure, function, diagnosis and treatment of the eye and the visual system. It provides patients with total eye care using medical, surgical and rehabilitative services. Ophthalmologists typically work with a broad range of patients and usually over a long period of time. At a Glance Training 1 […]

Overview of the Specialty Obstetrics and Gynecology is a diversified specialty concerned with the delivery of medical and surgical care to women. Relationships with patients are long-term and are often maintained through the postmenopausal stage of a patient’s life. This field combines two specialties: obstetrics, which focuses on the care of women before, during and […]

Overview of the Specialty Neurosurgery is a medical discipline specializing in the operative and nonoperative management, prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care and rehabilitation of disorders that affect the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems including their supporting structures and vascular supply and the operative and nonoperative management of pain. As such, neurosurgery encompasses the […]

Overview of the Specialty The specialty of neurology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders involving the brain, spinal cord and other nerve and muscular conditions as well as the blood vessels that relate to them. Many neurological problems are characterized by pain and can be chronic, debilitating and difficult to […]

Overview of the Specialty Internal medicine is a broad-based specialty encompassing the body’s major organ systems. The general internist is a physician who provides care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex problems in adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are expert diagnosticians who diagnose and treat a spectrum of acute […]

Overview of the Specialty General surgeons are trained to manage a broad spectrum of diseases and injuries to almost any area of the body which requires surgery. These physicians are involved in diagnosis and treatment as well as pre-, intra- and post-operative care. They are usually responsible for the comprehensive management of trauma and critical […]

Overview of the Specialty Family medicine physicians are trained to prevent, diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. Although the scope and practice of family medicine is broad, it is a precise discipline, integrating a unique blend of biomedical, behavioral and social sciences. Family medicine focuses on care within […]

Overview of the Specialty Emergency medicine is the specialty that focuses on the recognition, evaluation, and care of patients who are acutely ill or injured. It is a high-pressure, fast-paced and diverse specialty that requires a broad base of medical knowledge and a variety of well-honed clinical and technical skills. The emphasis is on pre-hospital […]

Overview of the Specialty Diagnostic Radiology encompasses medical imaging interpretation and performance of image-guided procedures and includes all aspects of radiology diagnosis including x-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, mammography, and fluoroscopy as well as positron emission tomography (PET), SPECT, and other forms of nuclear radiology. In addition to its interpretive components, Diagnostic […]