Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Physicians diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the human body. A physician is licensed to prescribe medications and perform surgery. Many physicians specialize, thus becoming a pediatrician, obstetrician, or another specialist. Physicians hold either a doctor of medicine (M.D.) or osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree. Approximately 756,800 physicians are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Medical DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Problem-Solving
Scientific
Career Ladder
Medical Researcher or College Professor
Physician-Owner of a Medical Practice
Physician
Medical Resident
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