Specialty↕ | Focus Area↕ | Training Years (After Med School)↕ | Surgery Involved↕ | Common Procedures↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardiology | Heart and cardiovascular system | 6 | No (interventional procedures) | Angioplasty, echocardiogram, stress test |
Orthopedic Surgery | Bones, joints, and musculoskeletal system | 5 | Yes | Joint replacement, fracture repair, arthroscopy |
Dermatology | Skin, hair, and nails | 4 | Minor | Biopsy, Mohs surgery, cryotherapy |
Neurology | Brain and nervous system | 4 | No | EEG, lumbar puncture, nerve conduction study |
Neurosurgery | Surgical treatment of nervous system disorders | 7 | Yes | Craniotomy, spinal fusion, tumor removal |
Gastroenterology | Digestive system and liver | 6 | No (endoscopic procedures) | Colonoscopy, endoscopy, liver biopsy |
Oncology | Cancer diagnosis and treatment | 5 | No | Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, tumor staging |
Ophthalmology | Eyes and vision | 4 | Yes | Cataract surgery, LASIK, retinal repair |
Psychiatry | Mental health and behavioral disorders | 4 | No | Psychotherapy, medication management, ECT |
Pulmonology | Lungs and respiratory system | 6 | No | Bronchoscopy, pulmonary function test, thoracentesis |
Endocrinology | Hormones and metabolic disorders | 6 | No | Thyroid ultrasound, insulin management, bone density scan |
Nephrology | Kidneys and urinary system | 6 | No | Dialysis, kidney biopsy, electrolyte management |
Urology | Urinary tract and male reproductive system | 5 | Yes | Prostatectomy, kidney stone removal, cystoscopy |
Rheumatology | Autoimmune and inflammatory joint diseases | 6 | No | Joint aspiration, biologic therapy, disease monitoring |
Emergency Medicine | Acute illness and injury stabilization | 3 | Minor | Intubation, wound repair, fracture reduction |
Anesthesiology | Pain management and surgical sedation | 4 | No (procedural support) | General anesthesia, epidural, nerve block |
Radiology | Medical imaging and diagnosis | 5 | No (interventional radiology is procedural) | CT scan interpretation, MRI reading, ultrasound-guided biopsy |
Pathology | Disease diagnosis through lab analysis | 4 | No | Tissue biopsy analysis, blood work, autopsy |
Obstetrics & Gynecology | Women's reproductive health and childbirth | 4 | Yes | C-section, hysterectomy, Pap smear |
Pediatrics | Health of infants, children, and adolescents | 3 | No | Well-child visits, vaccinations, developmental screening |
Geriatrics | Health of elderly patients | 4 | No | Cognitive assessment, fall prevention, polypharmacy review |
Plastic Surgery | Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery | 6 | Yes | Rhinoplasty, breast reconstruction, skin grafts |
Cardiothoracic Surgery | Surgical treatment of heart and chest organs | 7 | Yes | Coronary bypass, valve replacement, lung resection |
Otolaryngology (ENT) | Ear, nose, and throat disorders | 5 | Yes | Tonsillectomy, sinus surgery, cochlear implant |
Hematology | Blood disorders and cancers | 6 | No | Bone marrow biopsy, transfusion, clotting factor therapy |
Infectious Disease | Complex infections and epidemiology | 5 | No | Antibiotic stewardship, HIV management, travel medicine |
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Restoring function after injury or illness | 4 | No | EMG, joint injection, rehabilitation planning |
Allergy & Immunology | Allergies, asthma, and immune disorders | 5 | No | Allergy testing, immunotherapy, desensitization |
Vascular Surgery | Blood vessel diseases and surgical repair | 5 | Yes | Aneurysm repair, bypass grafting, varicose vein treatment |
General Surgery | Broad surgical treatment of abdominal and soft tissue conditions | 5 | Yes | Appendectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy |
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