SUMS Subspecialty Programs
Subspecialty is a subordinate field of specialty which can improve medical skills of specialists. SUMS subspecialty programs help the applicants with specialty degree reinforce their medical skills. This program takes about 2 to 3 years to complete. If you have completed a specialty degree, you can apply for one of SUMS subspecialty programs. Applicants should refer to the Admissions and Financial Aid for more information on the application process, requirements, and financial matters. Below are the subspecialty programs presented at SUMS:
The following list provides detailed information on SUMS Subspecialty Programs:
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart in human or animal. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease and electrophysiology.
Cardiovascular (heart) Surgery is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons. Frequently, it is done to treat complications of ischemic heart disease (for example, coronary artery bypass grafting), correct congenital heart disease, or treat valvular heart disease from various causes including endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease and atherosclerosis. It also includes heart transplantation.
Intensive care medicine or critical care medicine is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions requiring sophisticated organ support and invasive monitoring.
Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. Diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which include the organs from mouth to anus, along the alimentary canal, are the focus of this subspecialty. Physicians practicing in this field are called gastroenterologists.
Hematology and Oncology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. Hematology includes the study of etiology. It involves treating diseases that affect the production of blood and its components, such as blood cells, hemoglobin, blood proteins, bone marrow, platelets, blood vessels, spleen, and the mechanism of coagulation.
Nephrology is a subspecialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the study of normal kidney function, kidney problems, the treatment of kidney problems and renal replacement therapy (dialysis and kidney transplantation). Systemic conditions that affect the kidneys (such as diabetes and autoimmune disease) and systemic problems that occur as a result of kidney problems.
Pediatric Surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant. It is a hospital-based subspecialty, and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).