Residency programs are designed to prepare medical doctors (M.D.), or osteopaths (DO), dentists (DDS, D.M.D.), and veterinarians (D.V.M.) for certification as practitioners of recognized specialties in their respective professions. These programs are approved and accredited by designated professional associations and require from one to five years to complete, depending on the program. Medical residencies usually require completion of an internship after the M.D. degree for program entry, while requirements vary for dentistry and veterinary programs. These programs are offered by professional schools, independent teaching hospitals and clinics, and other approved facilities.
| [ save ] | 1. | Adult Reconstructive Orthopedics (Orthopedic Surgery) | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares individuals to undertake the study, prevention, and reconstructive treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders, and sequelae of injuries by medical, physical, and surgical methods. Includes instruction in arthritis and related disorders of the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and foot. | |||
| [ save ] | 2. | Aerospace Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the health care of operating crews and passengers of air and space vehicles, plus support personnel. Includes instruction in special conditions of physical and psychological stress, emergency medical proce dures, adaptive systems and artificial environments. (Moved from 51.2901) | |||
| [ save ] | 3. | Allergies and Immunology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the delivery of skilled medical care to patients suffering from allergic, asthmatic and immuno logic diseases. Requires completion of a prior program in internal medicine or pediatrics. (Moved from 51.2902) | |||
| [ save ] | 4. | Anesthesiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the application of anesthesia for general and specialized surgery and obstetrics, critical patient care and the care of pain problems. Includes instruction in surgical procedures, current monitoring procedures, fluid therapy, pain management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures outside the operating room and operating room safety. (See also 60.0210) (Moved from 51.2903) | |||
| [ save ] | 5. | Blood Banking | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the medical, technical, research and administrative aspects of operating blood banks. Includes instruction in transfusion and transplantation procedures, logistics and the training and supervision of blood bank technicians. (Moved from 51.2904) | |||
| [ save ] | 6. | Cardiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the natural history of cardiovascular disorders in adults and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Includes instruction in coronary care, diagnostic testing and evaluation, invasive and non-invasive therapies and pacemak er follow-up. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (See also 60.0245) (Moved from 51.2905) | |||
| [ save ] | 7. | Chemical Pathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the use and interpretation of chemical analyses, chemical diagnoses and management, and the supervision of chemical pathology laboratories. Includes instruction in basic and applied analytical chemical pathology; instrumentation data processing and chemical laboratory management. Requires prior completion of a program in medical pathology. (Moved from 51.2906) | |||
| [ save ] | 8. | Child Neurology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares individuals to study, prevent, and manage neurological disorders of children including disorders requiring surgical, medical, and psychiatric management. Includes instruction in neurophysiology; neuropathology; neuroradiology; neuro-ophthalmology; psychiatry; rehabilitation; neurological surgery; pediatric neurodevelopment; and psycho-social support and counseling. | |||
| [ save ] | 9. | Child Psychiatry | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders of infancy, early childhood and adolescence. Requires completion of the initial segment of a program in psychiatry. (Moved from 51.2908) | |||
| [ save ] | 10. | Child/Pediatric Neurology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders of the newborn infant, early childhood and adolescence. Requires training in adult neurology and prior partial completion of a program in pediatrics. (Moved from 51.2907) | |||
| [ save ] | 11. | Colon and Rectal Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the surgical care of patients with anorectal and colonic diseases. Also includes instruction in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy. Requires prior completion of a program in general surgery. (Moved from 51.2909) | |||
| [ save ] | 12. | Critical Care Anesthesiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the administration of anesthesia to patients with acute, chronic or long-term illness and who have multiple organ system derangements. Includes instruction in high-risk and trauma procedures, respiratory therapy and biomedical engineering. Requires prior completion of a program in anesthesiology. (Moved from 51.2910) | |||
| [ save ] | 13. | Critical Care Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the management of care for patients with acutely life-threatening conditions which may include multiple organ failure. Includes instruction in the management of critical care units, emergency procedures and post-discharge care of former critical care patients. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (Moved from 51.2911) | |||
| [ save ] | 14. | Critical Care Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in surgical procedures for patients with multiple trauma, critical illness, patients on life support and elderly or very young patients with disease complications. Requires full or partial prior completion of a program in general surgery or another surgical specialty. (Moved from 51.2912) | |||
| [ save ] | 15. | Cytopathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares individuals to study, prevent, and manage human diseases manifested in cells. Includes instruction in laboratory procedures; laboratory management; quality assurance; screening; specimen collection; cytopreparation; cytometric and image analysis; and related immunological and molecular techniques. | |||
| [ save ] | 16. | Dental Public Health Specialty | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency-training program that prepares dentists in the formulation and deliv ery of public preventive and curative dental health services. (Moved from 51.2802) | |||
| [ save ] | 17. | Dental Residency Program, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| Any dental residency specialty program not listed above. (Moved from 51.2899) | |||
| [ save ] | 18. | Dental/Oral Surgery Specialty | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares dentists and medical surgeons in advanced clinical training and practice in the surgery of the oral cavity and jaws, including the removal of cancerous and other diseased tissue, removal of teeth, and reconstruction of the jaw and related facial structure. (Moved from 51.2801) | |||
| [ save ] | 19. | Dermatology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the delivery of specialized care to patients with diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes. Includes instruction in dermatologic surgical procedures, cutaneous allergies, sexually transmitted diseases, and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. (Moved from 51.2913) | |||
| [ save ] | 20. | Dermatopathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the clinical and microscopic diagnosis and analysis of skin diseases and disorders. Includes instruction in laboratory administration and the supervision and training of support personnel. Requires prior completion of a program in dermatology or pathology. (Moved from 51.2914) | |||
| [ save ] | 21. | Diagnostic Radiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that pre pares physicians in the diagnostic use of roentgen, isotopic, ultrasound and other radiant energy imaging tech niques. Includes instruction in intervention procedures, safety and imaging science and technology. (See also 60.0236, 60.0258, and 60.0259) (Moved from 51.2915) | |||
| [ save ] | 22. | Emergency Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the methods, procedures, and techniques of providing and managing immediate health care services. Includes instruction in the initial recognition, stabilization, evaluation and care of the acutely ill or injured patient; patient follow-up and referral; management of prehospital care; training and supervision of emergency medical personnel; emergency department management; medicolegal and ethical issues; and disaster planning. (Moved from 51.2916) | |||
| [ save ] | 23. | Endocrinology and Metabolism | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the endocrine glands and metabolic system. Includes instruction in the diagnosis and care of diabetes, hypoglycemia, hormone disorders and sexual dysfunction. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (See also 60.0246) (Moved from 51.2917) | |||
| [ save ] | 24. | Endodontics Speciality | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| Endodontics Specialty. A residency training program that prepares dentists in the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of conditions that affect the dental and other periodontal tissues, including pulp canal therapy and root canal therapy. (Moved from 51.2803) | |||
| [ save ] | 25. | Family Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the provisions of regular and long-term care to individuals and family members. Includes instruction in comprehensive care and specialist referral, basic surgery, emergency medical procedures, and diagnostic imaging and practice management. (Moved from 51.2918) | |||
| [ save ] | 26. | Forensic Pathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the performance of medical autopsies, the analysis of human remains and crime scenes, and the legal follow-up and responsibilities of public pathologists. Requires prior completion of a program in pathology. (Moved from 51.2919) | |||
| [ save ] | 27. | Gastroenterology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with digestive and other gastrointestinal disorders. Includes instruction in surgical procedures, cancer of the digestive system, nutrition and malnutrition and counseling the behavioral adjustment of patients with chronic problems. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (Moved from 51.2920) | |||
| [ save ] | 28. | General Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the care and treatment of diseases and disorders via invasive procedures and the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of physical disorders. Includes instruction in clinical and operative skills, pre-operative and post-operative care, trauma management and endoscopic techniques. (See also 60.0212, 60.0223, 60.0233, 60.0242, 60.0250, 60.0253, 60.0262, and 60.0264) (Moved from 51.2921) | |||
| [ save ] | 29. | Geriatric Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the care and management of elderly patients in acute, ambulatory, community and long-term care settings, and the treatment of diseases and conditions associated with the aging process. Includes instruction in ethical and legal issues, behavioral aspects of illness, socioeconomic factors in care and rehabilitation therapies. Requires prior completion of a program in family medicine or internal medicine. (See also 60.0269) (Moved from 51.2922) | |||
| [ save ] | 30. | Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares individuals to manage the health care of elderly patients with a variety of medical problems on an in-patient and out-patient basis.Includes instruction in the physiology of aging; geriatric pathophysiology; atypical presentation of illness; functional assessment; cognitive and affective assessment; and concepts of patient treatment and management in different settings. (See also 60.0222) | |||
| [ save ] | 31. | Hand Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical or physical methods of all structures of the upper extremity which directly affect the form and function of the limb, wrist and hand. Requires prior completion of a program in orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery or general surgery. (Moved from 51.2923) | |||
| [ save ] | 32. | Hematological Pathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the laboratory and analytical procedures for studying all facets of hematologic and coagulation disorders. Includes instruction in the management of hematology laboratories. Requires prior completion of a program in pathology. (Moved from 51.2925) | |||
| [ save ] | 33. | Hematology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the mechanisms and therapy of diseases of the blood, including patient management, diagnostic tests, biopsies and other procedures. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (Moved from 51.2924) | |||
| [ save ] | 34. | Immunopathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis, treatment and laboratory management of immunologic diseases. Includes instruction in diagnostic surgical pathology, management of organ transplantation and immunotherapy. Requires prior completion of a program in pathology. (Moved from 51.2926) | |||
| [ save ] | 35. | Infectious Disease | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the natural history, prevention and treatment of major infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, and the long-term management of patients. Includes instruction in epidemiology, identifica tion and specimen collection techniques, and quality assurance and cost containment. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (Moved from 51.2927) | |||
| [ save ] | 36. | Internal Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the provision of general medical services to adult patients with a wide range of non-surgical clinical problems. Includes instruction in behavioral aspects of diseases, patient and family counseling and practice management. (Moved from 51.2928) | |||
| [ save ] | 37. | Laboratory Animal Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the principles and practices of applied veterinary research and related techniques, equipment, data systems and research design. Includes instruction in the management of veterinary and other animal research laboratories and health care facilities. (Moved from 51.3006) | |||
| [ save ] | 38. | Laboratory Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that pre pares physicians in the principles and practices of applied medical research and related techniques, equipment, data systems and research design. Includes instruction in the management of medical laboratories in research and health care facilities. (Moved from 51.2929) | |||
| [ save ] | 39. | Medical Residency Programs, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| Any medical residency program that listed above. (Moved from 51.2999) | |||
| [ save ] | 40. | Musculoskeletal Oncology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal neoplasm, and the application of cancer therapy regimes. (Moved from 51.2930) | |||
| [ save ] | 41. | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the physiology of the normal neonate, the patho-physiology of the sick infant and the diagnosis and management of problems of the newborn infant. Requires prior completion of a program in pediatrics and obstetrics. (Moved from 51.2931) | |||
| [ save ] | 42. | Nephrology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the pathogenesis, natural history and management of congenital and acquired diseases of the kidney and urinary tract and renal diseases associated with systemic disorders. Includes instruction in organ transplantation and dialysis therapy. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (See also 60.0248) (Moved from 51.2932) | |||
| [ save ] | 43. | Neurological Surgery/Neurosurgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepare physicians in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of disorders of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting systems and vascular supply; and the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system, including the hypophysis. Includes instruction in critical care management and rehabilitation. Requires prior partial completion of a program in general surgery and another surgical specialty. (Moved from 51.2933) | |||
| [ save ] | 44. | Neurology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physi cians in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases and abnormalities affecting the nervous system and nerve tissue in adults. Requires prior partial completion of a program in internal medicine. (See also 60.0207) (Moved from 51.2934) | |||
| [ save ] | 45. | Neuropathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the laboratory analysis of nerve tissues and the clinical diagnosis of neurological and neuromuscular diseases. Includes instruction in nerve biopsies and necropsies. Requires prior completion of a program in pathology. (Moved from 51.2935) | |||
| [ save ] | 46. | Nuclear Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnostic, therapeutic and investigational use of radionuclides. Includes instruction in imaging and non-imaging technologies and the design and development instrumentation, procedures and pharmaceutical. Requires prior partial completion of a program in radiology, pathology or internal medicine. (Moved from 51.2936) | |||
| [ save ] | 47. | Nuclear Radiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the imaging by external detection of radionuclides and/or biodistribution by external detection of radionuclides for diagnosis of disease. Requires prior partial completion of a program in diagnostic radiology. (Moved from 51.2937) | |||
| [ save ] | 48. | Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of women, especially those affecting the reproductive system, and the comprehensive care and treatment of women before, during and after childbirth. (Moved from 51.2938) | |||
| [ save ] | 49. | Occupational Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the maintenance of the health of workers, the ability to perform work, the arrangements of work, and the physical and chemical environments of the workplace. Includes instruction in data collection and management and the administration and regulation of occupational medical services. (Moved from 51.2939) | |||
| [ save ] | 50. | Oncology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physi cians in the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and therapeutic management of cancers and related clinical neoplastic diseases. Includes instruction in rehabilitation, supportive care and the administration of tumor boards. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (See also 60.0230, 60.0247 and 60.0258) (Moved from 51.2940) | |||
| [ save ] | 51. | Ophthalmology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis, prevention treatment of ophthalmic diseases and disorders, and ocular pathology procedures. Includes instruction in eye surgery. (Moved from 51.2941) | |||
| [ save ] | 52. | Oral Pathology Specialty | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares dentists in the functional and structural changes that affect the oral cavity, including diagnosis of diseases, abnormalities and tumors. (Moved from 51.2804) | |||
| [ save ] | 53. | Orthodontics Specialty | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares dentists in the principles and techniques involved in the prevention and correction of dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. (Moved from 51.2805) | |||
| [ save ] | 54. | Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares individuals for the study, prevention and treatment of spinal column disease, disorders, and injuries by medical, physical and surgical methods. Includes instruction in pathogenesis and diagnosis of clinical disorders of the spine; non-operative treatment modalities; invasive modalities; basic sciences related to the musculoskeletal system; spinal degeneration; spinal neurologic function; pre- and post-operative management; and patient evaluation. | |||
| [ save ] | 55. | Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the investigation, preservation, and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical methods. Requires prior partial completion of a program in general surgery, internal medicine or pediatrics. (See also 60.0249) (Moved from 51.2942) | |||
| [ save ] | 56. | Otolaryngology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the recognition and medical management of diseases, congenital anomalies, disorders and traumas of the head and neck, the air and food passages, and the organs of hearing and speech. Includes instruction in regional surgery. Requires prior partial completion of a program in general surgery. (Moved from 51.2943) | |||
| [ save ] | 57. | Pathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physi cians in the clinical laboratory analysis and diagnosis of disease and anatomic abnormalities. Includes instruction in performing general autopsies, forensic medicine, laboratory management and quality control. (See also 60.0204, 60.0214, 60.0219, 60.0225, 60.0235 and 60.0259) (Moved from 51.2944) | |||
| [ save ] | 58. | Pediatric Cardiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that pre pares physicians in the diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary systems of infants, children and adolescents. Includes instruction in related public health and community medicine issues. Requires prior completion of a program in pediatrics. (Moved from 51.2945) | |||
| [ save ] | 59. | Pediatric Endocrinology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and management of endocrine diseases and the regulation of hormone balance in childhood and adolescence. Requires prior completion of a program in pediatrics. (Moved from 51.2946) | |||
| [ save ] | 60. | Pediatric Hemato-Oncology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and management of hematologic disorders and malignant diseases, including blood and bone marrow function, in infancy, childhood and adolescence. Requires prior completion of a program in pediatrics. (Moved from 51.2947) | |||
| [ save ] | 61. | Pediatric Nephrology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that pre pares physicians in the diagnosis and management of infants, children and adolescents with renal and genito-urinary problems, hypertension and disorders of body fluid physiolo gy. Requires prior completion of a program in pediatrics. (Moved from 51.2948) | |||
| [ save ] | 62. | Pediatric Orthopedics | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment, and management of musculoskeletal diseases, abnormalities and trauma in infants, children and adolescents. Requires prior completion of a program in orthopedic surgery. (Moved from 51.2949) | |||
| [ save ] | 63. | Pediatric Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis, evaluation and surgical treatment of diseases, disorders and trauma in infants and children. Requires prior completion of a program in general surgery. (Moved from 51.2950) | |||
| [ save ] | 64. | Pediatric Urology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares individuals in the study, prevention, and management of congenital, childhood-acquired, and overlapping adolescent anomalies; problems, diseases, tumors, and traumas of the urologic system. Includes instruction in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; urologic surgery; pediatric urologic disease; urodynamic analysis; nephrologic disease; neonatal and intensive care; neuropathic bladder entities; neurological tumors and trauma; renal genital anomalies; sexual development; and patient counseling and management. | |||
| [ save ] | 65. | Pediatrics | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the comprehensive care and treatment of all aspects of human growth and development from conception through fetal life, infancy, childhood and adolescence, including preventive and therapeutic regimes. Includes in struction in behavioral aspects of illness, related family and community medicine issues, and emergency and critical care procedures. (See also 60.0245, 60.0246, 60.0247, 60.0248, 60.0249 and 60.0250) (Moved from 51.2951) | |||
| [ save ] | 66. | Pedodontics Specialty | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares dentists in the principles and techniques of diagnosing and treating the dental and other oral cavity conditions of children. (Moved from 51.2806) | |||
| [ save ] | 67. | Periodontics Specialty | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares dentists in the nature and treatment of diseases which affect the mucous membranes, gums and other soft tissues within the oral cavity. (Moved from 51.2807) | |||
| [ save ] | 68. | Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis, etiology, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of neuromusculo- skeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary and other system disorders common to patients of both sexes and all ages. Includes instruction in physical examinations, design and prescription of rehabilitation strategies and the supervision of rehabilitation teams. (Moved from 51.2952) | |||
| [ save ] | 69. | Physical Medical and Rehabilitation/Psychiatry | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Psychiatry. A residency training program that prepares individuals to diagnose, evaluate, and treat patients with limited physical, psychological, social, and vocational functions as a consequence of diseases, injuries, impairments, and/ or disabilities. Includes instruction in pathogenesis of systems disorders; psychiatric examination; therapeutic exercises and physical modalities; prosthetics, orthotics and other durable rehabilitative equipment; gait analysis; diagnostic and therapeutic injections; electrodiagnostic analysis; and rehabilitation management. | |||
| [ save ] | 70. | Plastic Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the repair, replacement and reconstruction of defects of form and function of the integument and its un derlying musculoskeletal system, with emphasis on the craniofacial structures, the oropharynx, the hand, the breast and the external genitalia. Includes instruction in aesthetic as well as reconstructive surgery. Requires prior completion of a program in general surgery. (Moved from 51.2953) | |||
| [ save ] | 71. | Preventive Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares individuals to manage the study and prevention of disease processes occurring in communities and defined population groups and the promotion of health-enhancing environments and behaviors. Includes instruction in biostatistics; epidemiology; health program planning; evaluation of behavioral outcomes and medical care; recognition, assessment, and control of environmental hazards, occupational health and safety; socio-cultural behavioral factors in medicine; prevention application, and assessment of population and individual health needs. (Moved from 51.2954) | |||
| [ save ] | 72. | Prosthodontics Specialty | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares dentists in the principles and techniques of constructing oral prostheses, and the restoration and maintenance of oral function by the replacement of missing teeth and other oral structures with such artificial devices. (Moved from 51.2808) | |||
| [ save ] | 73. | Psychiatry | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, behavioral and neurological disorders. Includes instruction in psychotherapy, family counseling, referral, clinical diagnosis, and practice management. Requires prior partial completion of a program in neurology and internal medicine, family medicine or pediatrics. (Moved from 51.2955) | |||
| [ save ] | 74. | Public Health Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the prevention, control and treatment of communicable and chronic diseases in communities and defined population groups, with emphasis on the administrative management of health care, sanitation and applied research services. (Moved from 51.2956) | |||
| [ save ] | 75. | Pulmonary Disease | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in pulmonary physiology and the treatment of lung diseases, pulmonary malignancies, related vascular diseases, respiratory disorders, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and pulmonary pathology. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (Moved from 51.2957) | |||
| [ save ] | 76. | Radiation Oncology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the use of ionizing radiation to treat patients with cancer and other diseases. Includes instruction in treatment planning, instrument design and operation, radiation physics and radiobiology. (Moved from 51.2958) | |||
| [ save ] | 77. | Radioisotopic Pathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the use of radionuclides in the study of body fluids, excreta, or tissues quantified outside the body. Includes instruction in laboratory management and safety, quality control, instrumentation, isotope storage and in vitro analyses. Require prior completion of a program in pathology. (Moved from 51.2959) | |||
| [ save ] | 78. | Rheumatology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute and chronic rheumatic diseases, diffuse connective tissue diseases, systemic and metabolic diseases and infections and complications following surgery. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. (Moved from 51.2960) | |||
| [ save ] | 79. | Sports Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the pathology and biomechanics of athletic injuries and the effects of injury on the athlete, including both physical and psychological manifestations. Includes instruction in acute and chronic patient supervision, thera py and rehabilitation, and diagnostic procedures. Requires prior completion of a program in orthopedic surgery. (Moved from 51.2961) | |||
| [ save ] | 80. | Theriogenology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and health problems affecting the reproductive systems of animals, and the comprehensive care and treatment of parent animals, animal fetuses and newborn or newly hatched animals throughout the gestation period. (Moved from 51.3015) | |||
| [ save ] | 81. | Thoracic Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the evaluation and surgical treatment of pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal, chest wall, diaphragmatic and cardiovascular disorders. Includes instruction in bronchoscopy and esophagoscope. Requires prior completion of a program in general surgery. (Moved from 51.2962) | |||
| [ save ] | 82. | Urology | |
| Matching Occupations: 2 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary tract in men and women, including renal transplantation, renal-vascular disease, oncology, infer tility and endocrinology, stone disease and aerodynamics. Requires prior partial completion of a program in general surgery. (Moved from 51.2963) | |||
| [ save ] | 83. | Vascular Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares physicians in the surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the arterial, venous and lymphatic circulatory systems and of the heart and thoracic aorta. Requires prior completion of all or a portion of a program in general surgery. (Moved from 51.2964) | |||
| [ save ] | 84. | Veterinary Anesthesiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the application of anesthesia for general and specialized surgery and obstetrics, critical animal care and the care of pain problems. Includes instruction in surgical procedures, current monitoring procedures, fluid therapy, pain management, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures outside the operating room, and operating room safety. (Moved from 51.3001) | |||
| [ save ] | 85. | Veterinary Dentistry | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the application of dental care procedures to the teeth, eating surfaces, and oral cavities of animals. Includes instruction in the prevention, diag nosis, and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of animal teeth and gums and related parts of the oral cavity; and related anatomical and physiological principles. (Moved from 51.3002) | |||
| [ save ] | 86. | Veterinary Dermatology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the delivery of specialized care to animals with diseases of the skin, scales, feathers, hair, nails and mucous membranes. Includes instruction in dermatologic surgical procedures, cutaneous allergies, and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. (Moved from 51.3003) | |||
| [ save ] | 87. | Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the emergency treatment and management of care for animals with acutely life-threatening conditions which may include multiple organ failure. Includes instruction in the management of critical care units, emergency procedures, and long-term care of critically diseased animals. (Moved from 51.3004) | |||
| [ save ] | 88. | Veterinary Internal Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the provision of general medical services to animals with a wide range of non-surgical clinical problems. Includes instruction in be havioral aspects of diseases, animal diagnosis, animal aging, and referral procedures. (Moved from 51.3005) | |||
| [ save ] | 89. | Veterinary Microbiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in clinical applications of research on harmful microorganisms, including viruses, and of the disease processes they induce in animals. (Moved from 51.3007) | |||
| [ save ] | 90. | Veterinary Nutrition | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians to apply research on the chemical nature of food substances; the processes by which animals ingest, digest, absorb, transport, utilize and excrete food and nutrients; and their relation to animal behavior and health. (Moved from 51.3008) | |||
| [ save ] | 91. | Veterinary Ophthalmology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of ophthalmic diseases and disorders in animals, and related ocular pathology procedures. Includes instruction in animal eye surgery. (Moved from 51.3009) | |||
| [ save ] | 92. | Veterinary Pathology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the clinical laboratory analysis and diagnosis of diseased animal tissues and anatomic abnormalities. Includes instruction in performing general autopsies, forensic medicine, laboratory management and quality control. (Moved from 51.3010) | |||
| [ save ] | 93. | Veterinary Practice | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the provision of regular and long-term care to animals, health services to owners, and the management of independent veterinary practices. Includes instruction in comprehensive care and specialist referral, basic surgery, emergency medical procedures, and diagnostic imaging. (Moved from 51.3011) | |||
| [ save ] | 94. | Veterinary Preventive Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the investigation of and intervention in health and disease problems of animal and related human communities; comparative medicine; and animal public health. Includes instruction in bios tatistics, epidemiology, environmental control, toxicology and the planning and administration of animal health programs and services. (Moved from 51.3012) | |||
| [ save ] | 95. | Veterinary Radiology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the use of radiologic imaging and therapies to diagnose and treat animal diseases and health problems. Includes instruction in the use and handling of equipment for radionuclides detection and application. (Moved from 51.3013) | |||
| [ save ] | 96. | Veterinary Residency Programs, Other | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| Any residency training program in veterinary medicine not listed above. (Moved from 51.3099) | |||
| [ save ] | 97. | Veterinary Surgery | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the care and treatment of animal diseases and disorders via invasive procedures and the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of physical disorders. Includes instruction in clinical and operative skills, pre-operative and post-operative care, trauma management, endoscopic techniques, and applications to large and small animal medicine. (Moved from 51.3014) | |||
| [ save ] | 98. | Veterinary Toxicology | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the clinical application of research on the nature and extent of adverse effects of synthetic and naturally occurring chemical substances on animals. Includes instruction in chemical mechanisms and the specialties of reproductive, developmental, genetic, forensic, inhalation and neurobehavioral toxicology. (Moved from 51.3016) | |||
| [ save ] | 99. | Zoological Medicine | |
| Matching Occupations: 1 | |||
| A residency training program that prepares veterinarians in the specialized treatment and care of zoo animals, performing animals, and animals living in the wild. Includes instruction in the principles and procedures used in the observation, diagnosis, care and treatment of illness, disease, injury, deformity, or other anomalies in non-domesticated animals. (Moved from 51.3017) | |||