Specialization
Specialization (medicine)
Specialization (pronunciation: /ˌspɛʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/) in the field of medicine refers to the process by which a physician or other healthcare professional focuses on a specific area of medicine, acquiring advanced knowledge and skills through additional training and education.
Etymology
The term 'specialization' originates from the Latin word 'specialis', meaning 'particular' or 'special'. In the context of medicine, it has been used since the late 19th century to denote a focus on a particular area of medical practice.
Related Terms
- Subspecialty: A narrower field of medical specialization. For example, cardiology is a subspecialty of internal medicine.
- Fellowship (medicine): A period of medical training that a physician may undertake after completing a residency. Fellowships are designed to allow physicians to gain additional specialized knowledge and skills.
- Board certification: A process that a physician may undergo to demonstrate their competence in a particular specialty or subspecialty. Board certification is typically granted by a recognized professional organization, such as the American Board of Medical Specialties.
- Medical school: An educational institution where students receive the training and education necessary to become physicians. Medical school curricula typically include a broad overview of the field of medicine, after which students may choose to specialize in a particular area.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Specialization
- Wikipedia's article - Specialization
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