Med-Peds
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Internal medicine-pediatrics |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Med-Peds stands for Internal medicine-pediatrics, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Combined four-year residency that trains physicians to care for both adults and children, leading to board eligibility in internal medicine and pediatrics. Med-Peds physicians work in primary care, hospital medicine and subspecialties, and often care for young adults with childhood-onset conditions.
Example: Med-Peds clinic follows her through the transition from pediatric to adult cystic fibrosis care.
Usage notes
The first combined programs began in the late 1960s. Graduates can pursue fellowships in adult, pediatric or combined subspecialties. Med-Peds physicians are well suited to patients with congenital heart disease or sickle cell disease who outgrow pediatric clinics.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.