Speaker(s): 

Aric Gonter, DO, Internal Medicine Resident, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Michaelyn Notz, DO, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Explore the historical evolution of internal medicine and the emergence of medical specialization
• Discuss the clinical and systemic rationale for specialization and sub-specialization in modern medical practice
• Review key inpatient and outpatient literature supporting specialization-focused care models
• Evaluate a pulmonology research project as a case study in hyperspecialized, sub-specialized clinical practice
• Identify available specialty clinics within the Geisinger Health System and learn how to effectively access them to optimize patient care

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Michaelyn Notz, DO; Jeff Summers, DO and Kamran Namjouyan, DO have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None