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Cardiologist

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Diseases/disorders of the heart and blood vessels

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Anethesiologist

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Administers medication to cause loss of sensation or consciousness during surgery

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Dermatologist

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Diseases/disorders of the skin and skin structures

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Endocrinologist

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Diseases/disorders of the endocrine glands

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Gastroenterologist

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Diseases/disorders of huge stomach and the intestines

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Gerontologist

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Diseases/disorders of the elderly

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Gynecologist

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Diseases/disorders of the female reproductive system

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Internist

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Adult diseases and disorders of huge internal organs

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Neurologist

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Disorders and diseases of the brain and nervous system

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Obstetrician

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Treat females going through pregnancy and delivery

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Oncologist

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Diagnosis and treatment of cancer

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Ophthalmologist

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Diseases and disorders of the eye

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Orthopedist

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Disorders and diseases of muscles and bones

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Otolaryngologist

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Diseases and disorders of the ear nose and throat

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Pathologist

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Diagnose diseases by studying changes in organs, tissues, and cells

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Pediatrician

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Diseases and disorders of children

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Psychiatrist

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Physical medicine and rehab

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Proctologist

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Diseases and disorders of the lower part of the intestine

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Radiologist

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Uses x rays and radiation to diagnose and treat diseases

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Psychiatrist

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Diseases and disorders of the mind and emotions

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Surgeon

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Corrects deformities, treat injury or disease with surgery

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Urologist

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Diseases and disorders of the male reproductive system

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Cardiovascular surgeon

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Performs surgeries on heart and cardiovascular system

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Hematologist

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Science or study of blood or blood forming organs

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Neurosurgeon

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Physicians specialized on the nervous system to correct neurological problems

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Associates degree

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Two year technical degree

Can be used as a bridge to a four year college

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Bachelors degree

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Typically 4+ years of study

Offered by college or university

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Masters degree

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Graduate school
Must earn a bachelors degree first
1-3 years of additional schooling

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Doctorate degree

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2-6 years beyond a bachelors or masters degree
Awarded a PhD
Signifies expert status

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Medical degree

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Doctor of medicine or MD
signifies high level of expertise
Requires: bachelors, medical school, internship/residency, subspecialty fellowship

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Credentials

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Proof that the individual is competent in their feild

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Accreditation

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An academically accredited program ensured that study meet or exceeds the minimum standard of quality

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