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Medical Specialties Flashcards

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Allergy and Immunology

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Diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions

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Anesthesiology

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Administration of anesthesia for major surgery

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Bariatric Medicine

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Management and control of obesity

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Dermatology

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Treatment of diseases affecting the skin; proper care of skin

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Emergency Medicine

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Treatment of trauma and sudden emergent medical conditions

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Family Practice

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Comprehensive medical care for individuals of all ages, often entire families

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Gerontology (Geriatrics)

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Study of aging process; geriatricians diagnose and treat problems and disease of older adults (60+)

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Internal Medicine

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Consultations on and diagnosis of complex diseases

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Medical Genetics

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Diagnosis and treatment of genetic linked diseases

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Neonataology

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Dealing with disorders of newborns (birth to 28 days)

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Neurology/Neurosurgery

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Disorders of nervous system that may be hereditary or caused by injury, disease, infection

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Nuclear Medicine

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Diagnosis and treatment of disease by radionuclear (radio active) methods

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Obstetrics/Gynecology

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Combined study and treatment of the female reproductive system; OB: Medical care of women during pregnancy and childbirth. GYN: Diagnosis and treatment of female disorders

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Opthalmology

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Treat disorders of the eye

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Orthopedic Surgery

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Treats parts if skeletal and muscular system (bones and joints)

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Otolaryngology (ENT)

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Treat disorders of the ear, nose, throat

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Pathology

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Determine cause and nature of diseases

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Pediatrics

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Treatment of children and adolescents

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Perintology

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Maternal-Fetal medicine

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Physiatrist

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Physical Medicine and rehabilitation

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Plastic Surgery

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Repair or rebuild imperfect or damaged body parts

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Podiatry

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Treatment of conditions regarding the foot

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Preventative Medicine

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Protect, Promote and maintain health

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Psychiatry

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Treatment of mental health

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Radiology

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X-Rays

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Surgery

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Treatment of injuries =, deformities, or disease by operation

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Urology

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Male Reproductive System/ Disorders of urinary system

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Cardiology

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Heart/Blood Vessels

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Endocrinology

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Hormone Producing Glands

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Gastroenterology

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Digestive System (Stomach, Intestines)

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Hematology

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Blood/Blood Disorders

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Infectious Disease

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Diseases caused by infectious agents (bacteria, viruses)

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Oncology

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Cancer

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Nephrology

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Kidney Function

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Pulmonology

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Lungs

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Epidemiology

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Spread of disease within a population/area

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Sports Medicine

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Injuries associated with athletic sports

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Adolescent Medicine

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Children ages 12-18

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Rheumatology

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Joint Disorders

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