Specializations in Clinical Medicine
General Internal Medicine
Focused on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of internal diseases in adults, encompassing a broad range of illnesses.
Family Medicine
Provides comprehensive health care for individuals and families, integrating biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences.
Pediatrics
Dedicated to the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, including various developmental and behavioral issues.
Geriatric Medicine
Specializes in the health care of elderly patients, focusing on complex medical issues and comorbidities associated with aging.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Combines obstetrics, focusing on childbirth and women’s reproductive health, with gynecological care.
Cardiology
Focused on diagnosing and treating heart diseases and conditions, involving both preventative and interventional methods.
Pulmonology
Specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the lungs and respiratory tract.
Endocrinology
Involves the study and treatment of hormone-related disorders, such as diabetes and thyroid diseases.
Gastroenterology
Focused on the diagnosis and management of digestive system disorders.
Hematology
Involves the study and treatment of blood disorders, including anemia, clotting disorders, and leukemia.
Oncology
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including chemotherapy and other therapies.
Nephrology
Focuses on kidney health and the treatment of kidney disorders.
Rheumatology
Deals with the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases affecting joints and connective tissues.
Infectious Diseases
Specializes in diagnosing and managing infectious diseases, including emerging and re-emerging infections.
Neurology
Focused on the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders, including stroke and epilepsy.
Psychiatry
Involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Dermatology
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders.
Ophthalmology
Focused on the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system.
Anesthesiology
Specializes in the management of pain and anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Radiology
Involves the use of imaging techniques to diagnose and manage diseases.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Focuses on enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments.
Sports Medicine
Specializes in physical fitness and the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries.
Emergency Medicine
Focused on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or further disability.
Sleep Medicine
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
Addiction Medicine
Focuses on the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction-related issues.
Palliative Medicine
Involves care for patients with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from symptoms, pain, and stress.
Clinical Immunology
Specializes in the study of the immune system and its disorders, including allergies and autoimmune diseases.
Transplant Medicine
Involves the care of patients before and after organ transplantation.
Telemedicine
Focuses on the delivery of healthcare services through telecommunications technology.
Occupational Medicine
Involves the prevention and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses.