Specialty
Specialty (medicine)
Specialty or speciality in medicine refers to a branch of medical practice that a physician focuses on during his or her residency training. Pronounced as /ˈspɛʃ(ə)lti/, the term originates from the Old French especialte which means a particular station, position, or rank in life.
Definition
A medical specialty is a branch of medical science. After completing medical school, physicians or surgeons usually further their medical education in a specific specialty of medicine by completing a multiple-year residency to become a medical specialist.
Types of Specialties
There are several types of specialties in medicine, which include but are not limited to:
- Internal Medicine: This specialty focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
- Surgery: This involves the use of operative procedures to treat diseases and conditions.
- Pediatrics': This specialty focuses on the health of infants, children, and adolescents.
- Psychiatry: This branch of medicine is dedicated to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: This specialty focuses on the female reproductive system and the care of pregnant women.
Training and Certification
After completing medical school, those aspiring to become medical specialists must undertake a residency in their chosen specialty. This is followed by a board certification exam, which, when passed, recognizes the doctor as a specialist in their field of study.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Specialty
- Wikipedia's article - Specialty
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