Physiatrists specialize in physical and rehabilitative medicine. Psychiatrists study, treat, and prevent mental illness. Pulmonologists treat lungs and respiratory systems. Sports Medicine physicians treat and help prevent athletic injuries. Surgeons perform operations to correct deformities, repair injuries, treat diseases, and improve functions of patients.
Urologists treat urinary tract ailments.
Students interested in becoming a physician should take the most challenging high school courses available in science, math, and English, including advanced placement courses. To enter medical school, students must have a Bachelor's degree, with a high grade average in a pre-medical program or other related major. Upon completion of medical school, the MD degree or the DO degree is granted. The length of the post-graduate training period is determined by the area of specialty.