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Medical Specialists Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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anesthesiology

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administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation

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dermatology

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diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions

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emergency medicine

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care of patients that required sudden and immediate action

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family practice

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primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis

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internal medicine

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diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults

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ophthalmology

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diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

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pathology

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diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease

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pediatrics

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diagnosis and treatment of children’s disorders

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psychiatry

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diagnosis and treatments of disorders of the mind

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radiology

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diagnosis using x-ray studies, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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surgery

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treatment by manual (SURG - means hand) or operative methods

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allergist

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treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

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anesthesiologist

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administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures

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cardiologist

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treatment of heart disease

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cardiovascular surgeon

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surgery on the heart and blood vessels

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colorectal surgeon

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surgery on the colon and rectum

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dermatologist

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treatment of skin disorders

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emergency practitioner

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immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

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endocrinologist

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treatment of endocrine gland disorders

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family practitioner

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primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

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gastroenterologist

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treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

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geriatrician

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treatment of diseases of old age

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gynecologist

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surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system

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hematologist

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treatment of blood disorders

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hospitalist

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general medical care of hospitalized care

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infectious disease specialist

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treatment of diseases caused by micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, others)

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internist

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adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

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nephrologist

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treatment of kidney diseases

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neurologist

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treatment of nerve disorders

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neurosurgeon

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surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

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obstetrician

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treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies

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oncologist

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diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

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ophthalmologist

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surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

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orthopedist

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surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

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otolaryngologist

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surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

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pathologist

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diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

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pediatrician

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treatment of diseases of children

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physiatrist

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treatment of mental disorders

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pulmonologist

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treatment of lung diseases

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radiologist

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examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies

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radiation oncologist

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treatment of disease with high-energy radiation

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rheumatologist

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treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

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thoracic surgeon

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surgery on chest organa

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urologist

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surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders

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