Which medical specialties are usually introduced during clinical training?

Clinical training, which typically occurs during the final years of a medical curriculum, shifts the focus from formal lectures to active patient contact in teaching hospitals and clinics. This phase begins with foundational training in general medicine and surgery.1

Following this introduction, students rotate through major clinical specialties, which commonly include:

• Obstetrics and gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Disorders of the eye, ear, nose, throat, and skin1

During these rotations, students gain practical experience in specialized departments such as radiology and emergency services, while also integrating their knowledge of related sciences like pathology, hematology, and microbiology.1