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Optional Activity

  • In groups or individually, sign up to research a surgeon specialty to learn more about and present to the class
  • You can use the list of 14 specialties (slide #4 below) or learn more about one under those specialties (example: under orthopedic surgery you have the specialty of spine surgery or trauma surgery in which both are sub-specialties)
  • In your presentation:
    • Define the specialty (who are they/what specialty area do they fall under)
    • What do they do/cover?
    • What type of injuries or diseases do they treat?
    • Give interesting facts or anything you found unique
    • Average pay scale for your surgeon in our area
    • How common are they in our area? In our state?
  • Be creative and use feedback from previous class presentations to make your slides standout
  • Remember to be clear and concise and know your material so you can present without reading your entire slide

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SPECIALTIES

According to the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS),

The American College of Surgeons recognizes 14 surgical specialties:

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  • General Surgery (manage a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting all areas)
  • Cardiovascular Surgery (specializes on the heart)
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery (diagnose and treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area)
  • Gynecologic Oncology/Surgery (cancers that affect the female reproductive system)
  • Neurological Surgery (treatment of the brain and nervous system)
  • Ophthalmic Surgery (treatment of the eyes)
  • Orthopedic Surgery (the treatment of the musculoskeletal system)
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, and hard & soft tissues of the oral and face region)
  • Otolaryngology Surgery (diseases and disorders that affect ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and related structures)
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Plastic or Reconstructive Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery (arteries, lung, esophagus, and chest wall)
  • Urology Surgery (manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the adrenal gland and of the genitourinary system)
  • Vascular Surgery (diseases that affect the arteries and veins throughout the body)