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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 318,068$87,853
$715,652Annual NC Wage Range
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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
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.2%Job Opening 9Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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