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Specialty Description

Emergency medical services is a clinical specialty that includes the care of patients in all environments outside of traditional medical care facilities, including clinics, offices, and hospitals. It includes evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in all age groups, planning and prevention, monitoring, and team oversight.

Sources

  1. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)