What is a Preventive Medicine Physician?
Preventive medicine physicians focus on activities such as immunization programs, screening programs, risk identification, and risk reduction. They are also involved with the implementation of health promotion and disease prevention programs. Preventive medicine physicians conduct clinical epidemiologic investigative research into the causes of both chronic and infectious diseases, as well as examining risks encountered in occupational and/or environmental settings. Sub-specialty – Aerospace Medicine Specialist – A specialist who practices medicine in the area of atmospheric and space flight on human physical and psychological well-being. They specialize in the utilization and problems of oxygen consumption at high altitudes. Sub-specialty Occupational Medicine Specialist A specialist who practices medicine that relates to work injuries such as repetitive stress disorders, toxicity in the workplace, and work and safety issues. What is a Primary Care Specialist? Refer to “What is a Fami
