Physicians are making gains in the fight against the opioid epidemic, according to a recent report released by the American Medical Association....Read More »
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This is a sample core privilege form for dermatology. The Credentialing Resource Center website houses over 100 criteria-based core privilege forms for physicians and advanced practice professionals.
Lasers are used in a variety of medical and surgical procedures to cut or destroy abnormal or diseased tissue, tumors, and lesions, or to seal blood vessels. They are also used in cosmetic surgery. Numerous medical fields, including cardiology, dermatology, gynecology, neurosurgery,...
Transplant hepatology is the study of liver diseases and liver transplantation. Transplant hepatologists manage patients before and after transplantation and work in conjunction with transplant surgeons. They have specialized training in the management of patients with end-stage liver disease,...
Oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery (OPRS) is a very specialized form of ophthalmology that focuses on the face, eyelids, brow, orbital bones, tear duct system, and nose. During a two-year fellowship, surgeons are trained in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery.
