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Physicians diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. This category includes all physicians not included in other categories.
What do they typically do
Take a patient's medical history and perform a physical exam
Document and update charts and patient information to show findings and treatments
Order tests and consultations for other physicians or healthcare staff to perform
Review test results to identify abnormal findings
Recommend, design, and implement a treatment plan
Address concerns or answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being
Help patients take care of their health by discussing topics such as proper nutrition and hygiene
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Job Growth +0.5%
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Education & Training
Education
Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.
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Interests

Investigative
Social
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Work Place

Many physicians work in group practices, healthcare organizations, or hospitals, where they share a large number of patients with other doctors. The group setting allows them more time off and lets them coordinate care for their patients, but it gives them less independence than solo practitioners have. Most physicians work full time with long, irregular, and overnight hours. They may travel between their offices and hospitals to care for patients.

Top Skills & Abilities

Science
Managing People
Process Improvement
Performance Assessment
Systems Analysis
Customer Service
Study Skills
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Instructing

Knowledge/Specialties

Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Biology
Psychology
Philosophy and Theology
Chemistry
Sociology and Anthropology
Foreign Language
Law and Government
Economics and Accounting

Experience

Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed. Many require more than five years of experience.

Training

May need some on-the-job training, but most assume you will already have the required skills, knowledge, experience, and training.

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