Pulmonology
Pulmonology
Pulmonology has always been an important part of medical care, but it did not become a distinct and separate field of medicine until the 1950’s when the work of Dr. Richard Riley attracted other physicians to the field.
The education of a pulmonologist is similar to that of other physicians in that after obtaining a four-year college degree they must apply to, be accepted to, and attend medical school. Pulmonology is a subspecialty of internal medicine, so after graduating from medical school you do a three-year residency program in internal medicine.
