[Core] [58% incumbents] Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
  DWAs: Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
  DWAs: Diagnose medical conditions. | Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

[Core] [58% 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] [58% incumbents] Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
  DWAs: Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.

[Core] [58% 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] [58% incumbents] Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems.
  DWAs: Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

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

[Core] [57% incumbents] Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
  DWAs: Treat chronic diseases or disorders.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  DWAs: Administer non-intravenous medications. | Prescribe treatments or therapies. | Prescribe medications.

[Core] [57% 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] [57% incumbents] Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.
  DWAs: Diagnose medical conditions.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk.
  DWAs: Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases.
  DWAs: Immunize patients.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
  DWAs: Operate on patients to treat conditions.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs. | Direct healthcare delivery programs.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Science (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.91 lvl:6.27) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:4.53 lvl:5.63) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:4.36 lvl:6.00) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Psychology (imp:4.34 lvl:5.75) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:4.22 lvl:5.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:4.21 lvl:4.85) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:3.94 lvl:4.07) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.91 lvl:4.73) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.91 lvl:4.87) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:3.46 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Chemistry (imp:3.43 lvl:4.23) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.29 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.17 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:3.10 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.05 lvl:3.51) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Law and Government (imp:2.95 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.94 lvl:3.07) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.64 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Physics (imp:2.59 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.58 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.56 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.50 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Telecommunications (imp:2.44 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:2.31 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Production and Processing (imp:2.06 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Geography (imp:2.03 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Transportation (imp:1.94 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Design (imp:1.61) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.52 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Mechanical (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.41 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.38 lvl:5.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.25 lvl:5.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — 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.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Rate Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  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
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  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:4.91 lvl:6.24) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.81 lvl:6.13) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.77 lvl:5.16) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.46 lvl:5.44) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.46 lvl:5.87) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.43 lvl:5.14) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.26 lvl:4.92) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.25 lvl:4.98) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.24 lvl:5.48) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.23 lvl:5.75) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Processing Information (imp:4.11 lvl:5.49) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Working with Computers (imp:4.10 lvl:3.46) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.06 lvl:5.52) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.03 lvl:4.97) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.98 lvl:4.89) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.84 lvl:4.87) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.74 lvl:3.86) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.61 lvl:4.39) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.37 lvl:3.93) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.30 lvl:3.90) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.14 lvl:4.00) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.09 lvl:4.06) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.37) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.07 lvl:3.36) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.05 lvl:4.13) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.04 lvl:3.66) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.03 lvl:3.25) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.02 lvl:2.77) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.91 lvl:3.77) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.91 lvl:3.92) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.86 lvl:3.93) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.79 lvl:3.60) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.74 lvl:2.69) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.66 lvl:2.91) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.61 lvl:3.30) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.10 lvl:1.97) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:2.27) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.65) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.53) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.39 lvl:0.99) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.37) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- 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
  Adaptability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.58) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.46) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:2.43) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.39) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.15) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Sincerity (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.94) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.74) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.61) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Optimism (imp:1.32) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:1.15) — 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
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  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 ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:3.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 67,150
  annual_median    : $256,560
  annual_pct10     : $73,570
  annual_pct25     : $124,470
  annual_pct75     : $374,850
  annual_pct90     : $475,430
  annual_mean      : $267,200
  hourly_median    : $123.35

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Georgia ($425,460)
  lowest_state     : West Virginia ($72,680)
  dispersion_ratio : 5.854x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (46 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   59,660  median: $ 256,200
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,710  median: $ 269,110
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      330  median: $ 211,220
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      160  median: $ 303,100
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      110  median: $ 220,790
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:       80  median: $ 230,000

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   59,660  median: $ 256,200
  Educational Services                     emp:    6,710  median: $ 269,110
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) is an American professional society composed of physicians engaged in internal medicine research and teaching. It was originally named "The Society for Research and Education in Primary Care Internal Medicine" (SREPCIM), at its inaugural meeting in 1978.  Startup funding was provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded to the American College of Physicians. In 1988, it was renamed. SGIM publishes the Journal of General Internal Medicine. By 2012, SGIM had over 3400 members.


== References ==


== External links ==
Official website

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: American Board of Internal Medicine (similarity: 0.5915)
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  Extract: The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, self-appointed physician-evaluation organization that certifies physicians practicing internal medicine and its subspecialties. The American Board of Internal Medicine is not a membership society, educational institution, or li

  Title: Residency (medicine) (similarity: 0.3929)
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  QID: Q256698
  Extract: Residency or postgraduate training is a stage of graduate medical education. It refers to a qualified physician, veterinarian, dentist, podiatrist (DPM), optometrist (OD),
pharmacist (PharmD), physical therapist (DPT), or Medical Laboratory Scientist who practices medicine or surgery, veterinary med

  Title: Osteopathic medicine in the United States (similarity: 0.4416)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_medicine_in_the_United_States
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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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Doctor (title), an academic title granted to holders of a doctorate

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
General Internal Medicine Physicians diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries affecting internal organ systems in adults and adolescents. They serve as primary care providers managing both acute conditions like infections and chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These physicians work primarily in outpatient settings, providing comprehensive, long-term medical care and coordinating referrals to specialists when needed.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves examining patients to diagnose medical conditions, analyzing test results and medical histories to determine appropriate treatment plans. They spend significant time documenting patient information in electronic health records using systems like Epic or eClinicalWorks, prescribing medications, and providing preventive care counseling on diet, exercise, and disease prevention. Much of their work involves updating and using relevant medical knowledge to make critical decisions about patient care, interpreting diagnostic information, and coordinating with other healthcare providers. They also prepare medical reports, consult with other physicians on complex cases, and manage ongoing treatment for patients with chronic conditions.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional intellectual curiosity and achievement orientation, constantly updating their medical knowledge to provide optimal patient care. They possess strong problem sensitivity and reasoning abilities, enabling them to diagnose complex medical conditions from symptoms and test results. Successful internal medicine physicians exhibit high social orientation and cooperation, as they must communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams. They thrive on complex problem solving and decision-making under pressure, while maintaining self-control and empathy when dealing with patients' health concerns.

CAREER ENTRY:
This career requires extensive preparation including a bachelor's degree, four years of medical school to earn an MD or DO degree, and completion of a three-year internal medicine residency program. According to O*NET data, 53% of practitioners complete post-doctoral training beyond residency, while 47% enter practice after their doctoral degree and residency. Board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine is typically required for practice.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Internal medicine physicians can pursue subspecialty fellowships in areas like cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, or hematology, leading to specialized practice and higher earning potential. Many advance to academic medicine positions combining patient care with teaching and research at medical schools. Others move into healthcare administration, hospital leadership roles, or establish their own primary care practices, with opportunities for partnership and practice ownership.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The median annual wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians is $256,560 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with significant geographic variation ranging from $72,680 in West Virginia to $425,460 in Georgia. With 67,150 employed nationwide, the field shows strong demand driven by an aging population requiring chronic disease management. The majority (59,660) work in healthcare and social assistance settings, with 6,710 in educational services reflecting the academic component of the profession. The wide salary range from $73,570 to $475,430 (10th to 90th percentile) reflects differences in practice settings, geographic location, and subspecialty focus.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Internal medicine practice has moderate automation risk, as diagnostic decision-making and patient relationship management remain fundamentally human activities. While electronic health records and diagnostic AI tools enhance efficiency and accuracy, the core work activities of assisting and caring for others, interpreting complex patient information, and making nuanced treatment decisions require human judgment and empathy.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Family Medicine Physicians (29-1215.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both provide comprehensive primary care with overlapping patient populations and practice settings, differing mainly in scope of patient age ranges.
    data: Primary-Long relationship in O*NET
    data: Similar comprehensive care approach
    data: Overlapping RIASEC profiles
  [skill_overlap] Cardiologists (29-1212.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Internal medicine physicians treat heart disease and hypertension, sharing diagnostic and treatment knowledge with cardiology specialists.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Treatment of heart disease mentioned in tasks
    data: Medicine and Dentistry knowledge overlap
  [task_similarity] Emergency Medicine Physicians (29-1214.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both manage acute illnesses and infections, requiring rapid diagnostic skills and critical thinking under pressure.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Treat acute illnesses task overlap
    data: High critical thinking importance
  [riasec_cluster] Pediatricians, General (29-1221.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both show high Investigative and Social RIASEC scores, reflecting shared analytical and patient care orientations.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: I:6.81, S:6.08 profile similarity
    data: Comprehensive care approach
  [knowledge_overlap] Neurologists (29-1217.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Internal medicine physicians treat brain-related conditions and share extensive medical knowledge base with neurological specialists.
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Treatment of brain problems in tasks
    data: High Medicine and Dentistry knowledge levels

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