On the other side of the referral process from the family physician is the Specialist Physician who specializes in specific organs and systems of the body.
approximate salary: $222,832 +++
high school preparation: Academic high school diploma with an emphasis on Sciences, Mathematics and English.
academic requirements: A bachelor’s degree is strongly recommended prior to applying into a medical program. Graduation from an approved medical school and specific speciality training are required. Specialists in clinical medicine: 4 – 5 years of specialty residency training is required; specialists in surgery: 5 – 6 years of specialty residency training is required and 2 years of sub-specialty training may also be required.
educational institutes in atlantic canada offering a program:
• Dalhousie University, NS
• Memorial University, NL


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