Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
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Median Annual Wage: $180,180
Education: Doctoral degree (65%); Post-doctoral training (31%); Post-master's certificate (3%)
Projected Growth: Faster than average (15% to 21%)
Related Job Titles: Medical Doctor (MD); Physician; Family Practice Physician; Family Physician; Family Practitioner; Medical Staff Physician; Board Certified Family Physician; Family Medicine Physician; Primary Care Physician; Family Practice Doctor
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.