The training of a subspecialist within a specialty requires an additional one or more years of full-time education. The exam includes basic and clinical material. In addition to the basic license examination, there are written and oral exams for those who wish to be certified in a specialty. There are 43 specialties recognized by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. Due to the increase in scientific and technical knowledge, there are also many subspecialties.
Choices are extensive.
Physicians are much more likely to work as salaried employees of group practices, clinics or health care networks than in the past. Amid reports of oversupply of physicians, opportunities will be best in primary care fields of family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and general pediatrics. Many DOs practice in small towns and rural areas, where they often care for entire families and whole communities. Programs Many universities and colleges in the state offer the basic courses for a pre-medical program. Anesthesiology - Administer anesthesia to achieve temporary, partial or complete loss of sensation to a patient undergoing surgery.