How many different types of doctor are there?

There are more than 60 specialties - each is unique but there are many characteristics which are common. You will need to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team in virtually every specialty. Some require particular skills, such as an ability to make decisions in life-threatening situations or confidence with computers. Many require an interest in teaching or research and some require particular manual dexterity.

Medical specialties broadly fall into one of the following categories.

# Anaesthetics

# General practice

# Medicine

# Obstetrics and Gynaecology

# Ophthalmology

# Paediatrics

# Pathology

# Psychiatry

# Radiology

# Surgery (Including Dental Surgery)