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What Is a Pulmonologist/Pulmonary Specialist?Pulmonologist Overview
A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty. Because of the variety of clinical problems encountered, knowledge of internal medicine and other specialties is required in order to obtain certification.
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Graduation from an approved medical school
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Completion of an ACGME (American Council for Graduate Medical Education) accredited internal medicine residency program, which takes a minimum of 3 years
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A minimum of 2 years of meaningful patient contact and responsibility
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Of the 2 years, 20 months must be spent in in-patient services, ambulatory settings, and in the services of
dermatology or
neurology
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4 months may be taken outside the above areas, subject to program director approval
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The level of responsibility for patients must increase with each year of training
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