What is the difference between studying for a specialist 1 and specialist 2?

Specialists are highly qualified and work in specific medical fields. They must undergo intensive training after completing their undergraduate medical studies and have important roles and responsibilities in the hospital examination and treatment system.

In the specialist doctor is divided into two different levels, which are specialist 1 and specialist 2. To know what specialist 1 and specialist 2 are and how they are different, let's find out in the content of the article below.

Is there a difference between studying for a primary and secondary medical specialist?

What is a specialist?

A specialist is a doctor with high qualifications and expertise in a specific medical field. For example: neurologist, orthopedist, dentist, pediatrician, obstetrician.

In addition to the responsibility of taking care of patients' health, specialists must also have in-depth knowledge of the specific diseases they are trained in, and update the latest information to be ready to respond to different clinical situations and diagnose and treat diseases.

Depending on the level, concept, level, and duties of a specialist doctor are also different. In the system of hospitals and medical facilities, specialists play a very important role.

Distinguishing between primary and secondary specialists

STT	Compare	Specialist 1	Specialist 2
1	Concept	- A person with high expertise in a specific field of medicine. - Normally, after graduating from university, students need to study 1 more year to become a specialist and 2 more years to become a specialist.	- Is a doctor with high expertise in a specific field of medicine. A specialist 2 has a higher position than a specialist 1. - Specialist 2 applies to those who have completed a specialist training program and have been confirmed to have a postgraduate degree (master's degree).
2	Level	- Bachelor's or master's degree in medicine (doctor, pharmacist). - Level 1 specialized diploma.	- Master's degree in medicine (doctor, pharmacist). - Secondary school diploma.
3	Mission	- Diagnosis and treatment of specific specialties and diseases such as: cardiovascular, neurology, pediatrics, dermatology. - Usually work in clinics, public hospitals or private hospitals.	- Diagnosis and treatment of specific specialties and diseases such as: cardiovascular, neurology, pediatrics, dermatology. - Usually work in medical facilities (clinics, public hospitals, private hospitals) and clinical practice facilities.