[Core] [59% incumbents] Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  DWAs: Immunize patients. | Prescribe treatments or therapies. | Prescribe medications.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
  DWAs: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  DWAs: Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  DWAs: Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs. | Direct healthcare delivery programs.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
  DWAs: Train medical providers.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
  DWAs: Prepare official health documents or records.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.38 lvl:4.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:5.00 lvl:5.89) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  English Language (imp:4.67 lvl:5.16) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:4.56 lvl:5.36) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Psychology (imp:4.49 lvl:5.58) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:4.46 lvl:5.69) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.66 lvl:5.73) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.40 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:3.29 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:3.22 lvl:4.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.14 lvl:2.97) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Law and Government (imp:3.06 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:2.99 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Chemistry (imp:2.96 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:2.92 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:2.89 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.71 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:2.43 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.39 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Foreign Language (imp:2.29 lvl:1.54) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.11 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.99 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.87 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  History and Archeology (imp:1.86 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.68) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:1.57) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.45 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:1.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:1.43 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Mechanical (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Design (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:5.00 lvl:5.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.88 lvl:5.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.88 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.25 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:5.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.99 lvl:5.87) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.96 lvl:4.92) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.87 lvl:6.19) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Getting Information (imp:4.59 lvl:5.22) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.55 lvl:2.73) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.47 lvl:3.31) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.35 lvl:5.23) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.33 lvl:4.77) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.30 lvl:3.70) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.29 lvl:4.77) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.25 lvl:4.83) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.20 lvl:5.60) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.20 lvl:3.94) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.93 lvl:5.65) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.80 lvl:3.52) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.59 lvl:4.14) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.55 lvl:2.57) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.33 lvl:3.52) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.13 lvl:3.26) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Processing Information (imp:3.07 lvl:3.73) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.92 lvl:1.97) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.64 lvl:2.51) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.63 lvl:2.64) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.63 lvl:2.19) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.53) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.80) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.33) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.32 lvl:1.37) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.26 lvl:2.45) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.16 lvl:2.03) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.96 lvl:1.23) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.95 lvl:2.19) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:1.82) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:1.78 lvl:1.51) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.28) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.20) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.18) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.15) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.01) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.01) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.00) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:10.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:6.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:4.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.90) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.89) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.64) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.57) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cautiousness (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:2.46) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.36) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.27) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.15) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.10) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.04) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.98) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:1.60) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.47) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.33) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Humility (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 107,510
  annual_median    : $244,180
  annual_pct10     : $76,830
  annual_pct25     : $162,420
  annual_pct75     : $334,270
  annual_pct90     : $428,550
  annual_mean      : $255,820
  hourly_median    : $117.39

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Rhode Island ($467,160)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($112,990)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.135x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  101,940  median: $ 245,230
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,150  median: $ 278,000
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,770  median: $ 120,730
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,160  median: $ 253,450
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      170  median: $ 254,110

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  101,940  median: $ 245,230
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,150  median: $ 278,000
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,770  median: $ 120,730
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,160  median: $ 253,450
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      170  median: $ 254,110

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Family medicine is a medical specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages, sexes, diseases, and parts of the body. The specialist, who is usually a primary care physician, is called a family physician. In certain countries family medicine is synonymous with general practice (with those who practice known as a general practitioner), though in other countries, this is a distinct field than Family medicine.  Historically, the role of Family doctors was once performed by any doctor with qualifications from a medical school and who worked in the community. However, since the 1950s, family medicine has become a specialty in its own right, with specific training requirements tailored to each country. The names of the specialty emphasize its holistic nature and/or its roots in the family. It is based on knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and the community, focusing on disease prevention and health promotion.  According to the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), the aim of family medicine is "promoting personal, comprehensive and continuing care for the individual in the context of the family and the community". The issues of values underlying this practice are usually known as primary care ethics.


== Scope of practice ==
Family physicians in the United States must hold either an M.D. or a D.O. degree. Physicians who specialize in family medicine must successfully complete an accredited three or four year long family medicine residency in the United States in addition to their medical degree.  They are then eligible to sit for a board certification examination, which is now required by most hospitals and health plans. American Board of Family Medicine requires its diplomates to maintain certification through an ongoing process of continuing medical education, medical knowledge review, patient care oversight through chart audits, practice-based learning through quality improvement projects and retaking the board certification examination every 5 to 10 years. The American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians requires its diplomates to maintain certification and undergo the process of recertification every 8 years. 
Physicians are certified in family medicine in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada after completion of two years of family medicine residency, among other requirements. Continuing education is also a requirement for maintenance of certification.
The term "family medicine" or "family physician" is used in the United States, Mexico, South America, many European and Asian countries. In Sweden, certification in family medicine requires five years working with a tutor, after the medical degree. In India, those who want to specialize in family medicine must complete a three-year family medicine residency, after their medical degree (MBBS). They are awarded either a D.N.B. or an M.D. in family medicine. Similar systems exist in other countries.
In the United States, family medicine physicians are certified under the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP), while general practitioners are certified under the American Board of General Practice (ABGP). In contrast, General practice is used synonymously with Family medicine in many other nations, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Such services are provided by general practitioners. The term primary care in the UK may also include services provided by community pharmacy, optometrist, dental surgery and community hearing care providers. The balance of care between primary care and secondary care - which usually refers to hospital-based services - varies from place to place, and with time. 
In many countries there are initiatives to move services out of hospitals into the community, in the expectation that this will save money and be more convenient.
Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic, and preventive medical care services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counselling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Family physicians also manage chronic illness, often coordinating care provided by other sub-specialists. Family doctors also practice safety-netting, which involves follow-up assessments for uncertain diagnoses associated with symptoms that could be innocuous, but may also be a sign of serious illness. Many American Family Physicians deliver babies and provide prenatal care.  In the U.S., family physicians treat more patients with back pain than any other physician sub-specialist, and about as many as orthopedists and neurosurgeons combined.
Family medicine and family physicians play a vital role in the healthcare system of a country. In the U.S. for example, nearly one in four of all office visits are made to family physicians. That is 208 million office visits each year — nearly 83 million more than the next largest medical specialty. Today, family physicians provide more care for America's underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.


== In Canada ==


=== Education and training ===
In Canada, aspiring family physicians are expected to complete a residency in family medicine from an accredited university after obtaining their Doctor of Medicine degree. Although the residency usually has a duration of two years, graduates may apply to complete a third year, leading to a certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada in disciplines such as emergency medicine, palliative care, care of the elderly, sports and exercise medicine, and women's health, amongst others.
In some institutions, such as McGill University in Montreal, graduates from family medicine residency programs are eligible to complete a master's degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in family medicine, which predominantly consists of a research-oriented program.


== In the United States ==


=== History of medical family practice ===
Concern for family health and medicine in the United States existed as far back as the early 1930s and 40s. The American public health advocate Bailey Barton Burritt was labeled "the father of the family health movement" by The New York Times in 1944.
Following World War II, two main concerns shaped the advent of family medicine.  First, medical specialties and subspecialties increased in popularity, having an adverse effect on the number of physicians in general practice.  At the same time, many medical advances were being made and there was concern within the "general practitioner" or "GP" population that four years of medical school plus a one-year internship was no longer adequate preparation for the breadth of medical knowledge required of the profession.  Many of these doctors wanted to see a residency program added to their training; this would not only give them additional training, knowledge, and prestige but would allow for board certification, which was increasingly required to gain hospital privileges.  In February 1969, family medicine (then known as family practice) was recognized as a distinct specialty in the U.S. It was the twentieth specialty to be recognized.


=== Education and training ===
Family physicians complete an undergraduate degree, medical school, and three more years of specialized medical residency training in family medicine. Their residency training includes rotations in internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, surgery, emergency medicine, and geriatrics, in addition to electives in a wide range of other disciplines. Residents also must provide care for a panel of continuity patients in an outpatient "model practice" for the entire period of residency. The specialty focuses on treating the whole person, acknowledging the effects of all outsi

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  Extract: Osteopathic medicine is a branch of the medical profession in the United States that promotes the practice of science-based medicine along with a philosophy and set of principles set by its earlier form, osteopathy. Osteopathic physicians (DOs) are graduates of American osteopathic medical colleges.

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  Extract: The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) was founded in 1947 to promote and maintain high-quality standards for family medicine, an offshoot of the classical general practitioner. It is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

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  Extract: Board certification is the process by which a physician, veterinarian, or other professional demonstrates a mastery of advanced knowledge and skills through written, oral, practical, or simulator-based testing.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Family Medicine Physicians provide comprehensive, continuous healthcare across the entire lifespan to individuals and families, serving as primary care doctors who diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions. They deliver preventive care, manage chronic diseases, and coordinate patient care by referring to specialists when needed. These physicians are uniquely trained to care for patients of all ages from birth through end-of-life, making them cornerstone providers in the healthcare system.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves seeing patients across all age groups for routine check-ups, acute illnesses, and chronic disease management, requiring constant switching between pediatric, adult, and geriatric care approaches. They spend significant time documenting patient encounters in electronic health records, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and analyzing lab results to inform treatment decisions. Much of their time is dedicated to explaining medical procedures and test results to patients and their families, providing health education on topics like diet, exercise, and disease prevention. They coordinate care with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, often serving as the central point of communication for complex patients with multiple conditions.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with exceptionally high intellectual curiosity who enjoy the challenge of diagnosing complex, undifferentiated problems across multiple body systems and age groups. Successful family physicians possess strong social orientation and cooperation skills, as they build long-term relationships with patients and families while working collaboratively with diverse healthcare teams. They must have excellent self-control and achievement orientation to manage high-pressure situations, make critical decisions with incomplete information, and maintain composure when dealing with life-and-death scenarios. The combination of high problem sensitivity abilities and strong oral communication skills enables them to detect subtle clinical changes and effectively communicate complex medical information to patients with varying levels of health literacy.

CAREER ENTRY:
This career requires completion of medical school (typically 4 years) followed by a family medicine residency program (3 years), with 59.1% holding doctoral degrees and 28.9% completing post-doctoral training according to education distribution data. Prerequisites include a bachelor's degree with strong performance in sciences, successful completion of the MCAT, and acceptance to an accredited medical school. Board certification in family medicine is typically required after residency completion, and many states require ongoing continuing medical education for license maintenance.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Family physicians can advance into leadership roles such as medical directors, chief medical officers, or department heads within healthcare organizations, or establish their own private practices. Many pursue additional fellowship training in subspecialties like sports medicine, geriatrics, or hospice care to develop specialized expertise. Some transition into academic medicine as faculty members, researchers, or medical school administrators, while others move into healthcare policy, public health leadership, or healthcare technology companies as clinical advisors.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Family Medicine Physicians command strong compensation with a median annual salary of $244,180 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, though wages vary significantly by location from $112,990 in Puerto Rico to $467,160 in Rhode Island. With 107,510 currently employed nationwide, the field shows robust demand driven by an aging population and emphasis on preventive care and care coordination. The vast majority (94.8%) work in Health Care and Social Assistance settings, with smaller numbers in government and educational institutions. Geographic wage disparities reflect differences in cost of living, rural versus urban practice settings, and regional healthcare market dynamics.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Family medicine faces moderate automation pressure as AI systems increasingly assist with diagnostic pattern recognition, clinical decision support, and routine documentation tasks. However, the role's emphasis on building long-term patient relationships, providing empathetic counseling, and making complex clinical judgments involving multiple variables ensures continued human centrality. The integration of AI tools will likely enhance rather than replace family physicians, allowing them to focus more on patient interaction and complex case management.

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