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Family and General Practitioners

Family Doctors

Physician Resident

Primary Care Physician

Traumatic Injury Doctor

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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.

Many physicians and surgeons work long, irregular hours.
Acceptance to medical school is highly competitive.
Formal education and training requirements—typically 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency—are among the most demanding of any occupation, but earnings are among the highest.
Job opportunities should be very good, particularly in rural and low-income areas.