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Medical Specialist
Residency Programs & Meaning
| Residency | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiology | Administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation |
| Dermatology | Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorder |
| Emergency medicine | Care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action |
| Family practice | Primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis |
| Internal medicine | Diagnosis of disorders and treatment with drugs |
| Ophthalmology | Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders |
| Pathology | Diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease |
| Pediatrics | Diagnosis and treatment of children disorders |
| Psychiatry | Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind |
| Radiology | Diagnosis using x-rays and other procedures (ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging) |
| Surgery | Treatment by manual (SURG- means hand)or operative methods |