Health Professions

Medical Specialties

• Audiology: Study of hearing and rehabilitation of impaired hearing.
• Bacteriology: Study of bacteria.
• Biology: Study of living cells.
• Cardiology: Study of the heart and its functions.
• Dermatology: Diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.
• Endocrinology: Study of the endocrine system.
• Gastroenterology: Study of the stomach, intestines, and their diseases.
• Gynecology: Study of diseases of the female reproductive system.
• Hematology: Study of blood, blood cells, and blood-forming tissues.
• Neurology: Study of diseases of the nervous system.
• Oncology: Study of tumors.
• Ophthalmology: Study of the eye.
• Pathology: Study of the causes and effects of diseases.
• Physiology: Study of the functions of the living organism.
• Proctology: Study of the rectum and anus.

Other Health Professions

• Anesthesiologist: Specializes in administering anesthetics.
• Psychiatry: Study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
• Otorhinolaryngologist: Specializes in diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
• Obstetrician: Specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
• Geriatrician: Diagnoses and treats diseases of the aging and elderly.
• Pediatrician: Diagnoses and treats children's diseases.
• Family Medicine: Encompasses internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics, and community medicine.
• Preventive Medicine: Includes occupational medicine, public health, and general preventive medicine.
• Osteopathic Physician (D.O.): Authorized practitioner of medicine with similar education to an M.D.
• Registered Nurse (R.N.): Licensed to work directly with patients.
• Midwife (R.N.): Nurse with additional training in women's health during pregnancy and postpartum.
• Nurse Practitioner (N.P.): Registered nurse with advanced nursing education, providing various health services.
• Public Health Nurse (P.H.N.): Focuses on prevention of illness and care in community settings.
• Physician Assistant (P.A.): Trained in medical procedures under a physician's guidance.
• Optometrist (O.D.): Examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
• Physical Therapist (R.P.T. or P.T.): Administers physician-prescribed physical therapies.
• Occupational Therapist (O.T.R.): Specializes in rehabilitation of fine motor skills.
• Pharmacist (Pharm.D.): Licensed to prepare and dispense drugs.
• Athletic Training Certification (A.T.C.): Uses sports medicine techniques, physical therapy, and massage.
• Radiology Technician (R.T.): Specializes in X-ray and radioactive isotopes under a radiologist.
• Respiratory Therapist (A.R.R.T.): Assists patients in improving respiratory functions.
• Veterinarian (D.V.M.): Practices veterinary medicine and performs animal surgery.
• Chiropractor (D.C.): Analyzes the skeletal system and uses holistic, non-intrusive therapies.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (M.T.): Performs laboratory testing on patient samples to assist in diagnosis.