Family Medicine Physicians
Family Physician, Family Practice Physician (FP Physician), Medical Doctor (MD), Physician
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Physician Assistant
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Anesthesiologist; Emergency Medical Specialist; Family Physician; General Practice Medical Officer; Neurologist; Obstetrician-Gynecologist; Otolaryngologist; Plastic Surgeon; Psychiatrist; Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
Family Physician; Family Physician, Obstetrics; Family Physician, Pain Management; Family Physician, Sports Medicine; General Practice Physician
What they do:
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
On the job, you would:
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
Knowledge
Health
- medicine and dentistry
- therapy and counseling
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- biology
- psychology
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Analytical Thinking
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- Email software
Education
Education: (rated 5 of 5)
doctoral degree or
post-doctoral training
usually needed
post-doctoral training
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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