[Core] [19% incumbents] Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
  DWAs: Direct healthcare delivery programs. | Manage healthcare operations.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
  DWAs: Gather medical information from patient histories. | Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
  DWAs: Research diseases or parasites. | Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Perform epidemiological investigations of acute and chronic diseases.
  DWAs: Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
  DWAs: Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
  DWAs: Develop health assessment methods or programs.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Direct public health education programs dealing with topics such as preventable diseases, injuries, nutrition, food service sanitation, water supply safety, sewage and waste disposal, insect control, and immunizations.
  DWAs: Manage healthcare operations.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed risk reduction measures or other interventions.
  DWAs: Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Teach or train medical staff regarding preventive medicine issues.
  DWAs: Train medical providers.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Coordinate or integrate the resources of health care institutions, social service agencies, public safety workers, or other organizations to improve community health.
  DWAs: Plan programs to address community health issues. | Design public or employee health programs.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Prepare preventive health reports, including problem descriptions, analyses, alternative solutions, and recommendations.
  DWAs: Present medical research reports.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Design, implement, or evaluate health service delivery systems to improve the health of targeted populations.
  DWAs: Design public or employee health programs.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.
  DWAs: Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.

[Core] [19% incumbents] Deliver presentations to lay or professional audiences.
  DWAs: Communicate health and wellness information to the public.

[Core] [18% incumbents] Provide information about potential health hazards and possible interventions to the media, the public, other health care professionals, or local, state, and federal health authorities.
  DWAs: Communicate health and wellness information to the public.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.38 lvl:5.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.25 lvl:4.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:4.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.74 lvl:5.79) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:4.42 lvl:5.74) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  English Language (imp:4.32 lvl:5.00) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:3.95 lvl:5.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.89 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Psychology (imp:3.84 lvl:5.11) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.83 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administration and Management (imp:3.58 lvl:4.63) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.53 lvl:4.53) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Mathematics (imp:3.47 lvl:4.58) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.37 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.32 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.06 lvl:4.11) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Chemistry (imp:3.00 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.89 lvl:3.58) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Administrative (imp:2.84 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Communications and Media (imp:2.84 lvl:3.16) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.63 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Telecommunications (imp:2.39 lvl:1.58) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.33 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.32 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:2.28 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Transportation (imp:2.17 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:2.11 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:2.11 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.05 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:2.00 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mechanical (imp:1.89 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Foreign Language (imp:1.74 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Building and Construction (imp:1.72 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.63 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.58 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.37 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.38 lvl:5.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.38 lvl:5.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.38 lvl:5.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:5.38) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:5.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:5.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Originality (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Number Facility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  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 ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.72 lvl:5.56) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.68 lvl:5.84) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.56 lvl:5.56) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:4.47 lvl:5.89) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.42 lvl:5.47) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.39 lvl:5.89) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.26 lvl:5.42) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.26 lvl:5.68) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.22 lvl:5.53) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.21 lvl:5.21) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.21 lvl:5.84) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.11 lvl:5.37) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.06 lvl:4.89) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.05 lvl:5.47) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.05 lvl:5.68) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Working with Computers (imp:4.05 lvl:3.84) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.00 lvl:5.53) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.89 lvl:4.95) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.84 lvl:4.63) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.74 lvl:4.47) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.74 lvl:4.89) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.74 lvl:4.79) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.74 lvl:4.95) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.71 lvl:5.21) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.67 lvl:4.67) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.63 lvl:4.47) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.63 lvl:5.00) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.53 lvl:4.42) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.32 lvl:4.63) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.16 lvl:4.32) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.05 lvl:4.26) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.00 lvl:4.11) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.95 lvl:4.11) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.53 lvl:3.00) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.05 lvl:1.84) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.63 lvl:1.16) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.58 lvl:1.11) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.53 lvl:1.11) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.47 lvl:1.42) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.37 lvl:0.74) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.32 lvl:0.74) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Cautiousness (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Innovation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Adaptability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.63) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.38) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.32) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:2.18) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.17) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:2.13) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.11) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.99) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.97) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:1.96) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.83) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Empathy (imp:1.71) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.62) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.07) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:1.03) — 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
  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 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  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.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — 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.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  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 : 342,720
  annual_median    : $265,930
  annual_pct10     : $69,170
  annual_pct25     : $102,930
  annual_pct75     : $378,770
  annual_pct90     : $452,360
  annual_mean      : $262,040
  hourly_median    : $127.85

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : North Dakota ($454,550)
  lowest_state     : District of Columbia ($77,430)
  dispersion_ratio : 5.870x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (51 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  281,210  median: $ 267,800
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   38,100  median: $ 288,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,430  median: $  82,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,110  median: $ 276,060
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,680  median: $ 208,000
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,620  median: $ 280,380
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      550  median: $ 232,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      370  median: $ 213,060
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      230  median: $ 156,200
  Manufacturing                            emp:      190  median: $ 101,340

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  281,210  median: $ 267,800
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   38,100  median: $ 288,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,430  median: $  82,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,110  median: $ 276,060
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,680  median: $ 208,000
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,620  median: $ 280,380
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      550  median: $ 232,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      370  median: $ 213,060
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      230  median: $ 156,200
  Manufacturing                            emp:      190  median: $ 101,340

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Preventive healthcare (similarity: 0.5490)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preventive_healthcare
  QID: Q1773974
  Extract: Preventive healthcare or prophylaxis is the application of healthcare measures to prevent diseases. Disease and disability are affected by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices, and are dynamic processes that begin before individuals realize they are af

  Title: Sara Brenner (similarity: 0.2381)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Brenner
  QID: Q88307489
  Extract: Sara Brenner is an American preventive medicine physician who served as the Principal Deputy Commissioner of Food and Drugs from 2025 to 2026, having previously served as acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She held roles in academia and federal health policy, includi

  Title: Osteopathic medicine in the United States (similarity: 0.4789)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopathic_medicine_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q7107631
  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.

  Title: Occupational medicine (similarity: 0.4706)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_medicine
  QID: Q628764
  Extract: Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM), previously called industrial medicine, is a board certified medical specialty under the American Board of Preventative Medicine that specializes in the prevention and treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries.

  Title: Erica Schwartz (similarity: 0.2727)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erica_Schwartz
  QID: Q52450816
  Extract: Erica G. Schwartz is a retired rear admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who was Deputy Surgeon General from January 2019 to April 2021. Prior to this, she served in several positions with the U.S. Coast Guard, including as their Chief Medical Officer during 2015–2019, and be

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Comprehensive O*NET data with detailed task descriptions, clear educational requirements, robust wage data from BLS, and well-defined skill profiles provide strong foundation for analysis. The specialized nature of preventive medicine is well-documented across multiple data dimensions.
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tokens_output        : 4,287
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wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for 'Preventive Medicine Physicians' but related article 'Preventive healthcare' provides context about the broader field of disease prevention and health promotion. The closest medical specialty match is 'Occupational medicine' which represents one subspecialty within preventive medicine.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Preventive Medicine Physicians specialize in population health and disease prevention, applying medical expertise to identify health risks and implement interventions that protect communities and individuals from illness, injury, and disability. These physicians work at the intersection of clinical medicine and public health, conducting epidemiological research, managing prevention programs, and developing health policies based on scientific evidence. They serve as medical leaders in organizations ranging from healthcare systems to government agencies, focusing on upstream interventions that address root causes of health problems rather than treating diseases after they occur.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves analyzing disease surveillance data to identify emerging health threats, reviewing patient histories with emphasis on occupational and environmental exposures, and designing screening programs to detect health risks early. They conduct epidemiological investigations of disease outbreaks, evaluate the effectiveness of prevention interventions using statistical software like R or SAS, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, statisticians, and public health professionals. Much of their time is spent interpreting complex health data, preparing reports for stakeholders, teaching medical staff about preventive measures, and developing evidence-based policies for health promotion. They also manage prevention programs in specialized areas such as occupational health, infectious disease control, or environmental medicine.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess exceptional analytical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity, enabling them to identify patterns in complex health data and develop innovative prevention strategies. They demonstrate high cautiousness in decision-making, understanding that their recommendations affect population health outcomes, combined with strong social orientation to work effectively with diverse stakeholders from healthcare workers to community leaders. Successful preventive medicine physicians have superior oral and written communication abilities to translate scientific findings into actionable policies and educate both professionals and the public. They thrive on solving complex, multifaceted problems that require integrating knowledge from medicine, epidemiology, statistics, and social sciences while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in research methodology.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires completion of medical school (MD or DO degree) followed by residency training specifically in preventive medicine, which typically takes 2-4 years and includes rotations in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and occupational medicine. Many physicians complete an additional Master of Public Health (MPH) degree during or after residency training to strengthen their foundation in population health sciences. Board certification in Preventive Medicine is required, with subspecialty certifications available in areas such as Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or Public Health and General Preventive Medicine.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to senior leadership positions such as Chief Medical Officer for health departments, Director of Population Health for healthcare systems, or Medical Director for corporate wellness programs. Many progress to academic positions as professors of preventive medicine or epidemiology, combining research, teaching, and policy work. Others advance to high-level government roles including state epidemiologist, CDC division director, or positions with international health organizations like WHO, where their expertise shapes global health policy and emergency response strategies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Preventive Medicine Physicians command high salaries with a median annual wage of $265,930 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, reflecting the specialized nature of their training and the critical importance of their work in population health. Employment of 342,720 positions demonstrates strong market presence, with significant geographic variation ranging from $454,550 in North Dakota to $77,430 in District of Columbia, indicating regional differences in healthcare economics and public health priorities. The largest employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance (281,210 positions) and government agencies (38,100 positions), reflecting the dual clinical and public health nature of the field. Growing emphasis on value-based care, population health management, and pandemic preparedness is driving increased demand for these specialists.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role maintains strong resistance to automation due to its heavy reliance on complex decision-making, interpretation of multifaceted health data, and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders. While data analysis tools and statistical software continue to advance, the core activities of designing prevention strategies, conducting epidemiological investigations, and translating research into policy require human expertise in contextualizing findings within social, political, and healthcare delivery frameworks.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [knowledge_overlap] Epidemiologists (19-1041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share core competencies in epidemiological investigations, disease surveillance, and statistical analysis with nearly identical work activities in analyzing data and conducting research.
    data: Perform epidemiological investigations
    data: Analyze Data or Information (imp:4.6)
    data: Medicine and Dentistry knowledge overlap
  [career_pathway] General Internal Medicine Physicians (29-1216.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Many preventive medicine physicians transition from internal medicine residency, sharing foundational medical training and patient care competencies before specializing in population health.
    data: Medicine and Dentistry (imp:4.7)
    data: Post-Doctoral Training: 73.7%
    data: Clinical decision-making skills
  [task_similarity] Medical and Health Services Managers (11-9111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Significant overlap in healthcare program management, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and directing prevention initiatives within healthcare organizations.
    data: Direct or manage prevention programs
    data: Administration and Management (imp:3.6)
    data: Supervise or coordinate work of professional staff
  [skill_overlap] Family Medicine Physicians (29-1215.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared emphasis on patient care, medical decision-making, and preventive interventions, though family physicians focus on individual rather than population-level prevention.
    data: Reading Comprehension (imp:4.4)
    data: Critical Thinking (imp:4.2)
    data: Medicine and Dentistry knowledge base
  [transferable_skill] Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Strong alignment in teaching and training activities, with preventive medicine physicians frequently involved in medical education and professional development.
    data: Teach or train medical staff
    data: Education and Training (imp:4.0)
    data: Instructing (imp:3.8)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['preventive medicine physician', 'occupational medicine physician', 'public health physician', 'environmental health physician', 'aerospace medicine physician', 'occupational health physician', 'preventive medicine specialist', 'population health physician']
  exclude_keywords : ['emergency medicine', 'family medicine', 'internal medicine', 'pediatrics', 'surgery']
  title_patterns   : ['*preventive medicine*', '*occupational medicine*', '*public health physician*', '*environmental health*', '*aerospace medicine*']
  common_variations: ['preventive medicine doctor', 'public health MD', 'occupational health doctor', 'preventive medicine specialist', 'population health physician', 'environmental medicine physician', 'occupational medicine specialist', 'preventive care physician']

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medicine                   31  0.01090  inference            inference:52%  wikipedia:39%  onet_tasks:6%
equipment                  23  0.00808  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
medical                    20  0.00703  inference            inference:35%  dwas:30%  wikipedia:25%
public                     19  0.00668  inference            inference:37%  onet_dimensions:21%  dwas:21%
preventive                 17  0.00598  inference            inference:65%  wikipedia:18%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 17  0.00598  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  wikipedia:6%
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control                    14  0.00492  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  onet_tasks:7%  inference:7%
includes                   13  0.00457  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    12  0.00422  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
prevention                 11  0.00387  inference            inference:64%  wikipedia:27%  onet_tasks:9%
problems                   11  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
ideas                      11  0.00387  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
healthcare                 11  0.00387  inference            inference:55%  dwas:27%  wikipedia:18%
design                     10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  onet_tasks:20%  dwas:20%
resources                  10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
social                     10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:40%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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body                       10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
developing                 10  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
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diseases                    9  0.00316  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  wikipedia:22%  onet_dimensions:11%
physicians                  9  0.00316  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:22%  onet_tasks:11%
services                    9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:33%
actions                     9  0.00316  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
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care                        8  0.00281  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%  inference:25%
problem                     8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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rules                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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human                       8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:25%