Doctor of Medicine
The Profession
Physicians are involved in all facets of medicine according to their chosen field
of specialization. Primary care physicians have broad-based practice and are usually
the first to see a patient. In most cases they can deliver the necessary care
and refer patients to a specialist only when needed. Specialists range over the
entire spectrum of human diseases and address specific problems pertaining to
the area of specialization.
Career Options
Solo practice, group practice, practice in an academic institution, or hospital-based
practice.
Salary Information
Physician's/surgeon's annual mean salary: $177,633 [2010] |
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| Course Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine |
| General Biology w/Lab |
8 |
Biochemistry |
4** |
| General Chemistry w/ Lab |
8 |
Cell Biology |
4** |
| Organic Chemistry |
8* |
Microbiology |
4** |
| General Physics with Lab |
8 |
Physiology |
4** |
| Mathematics |
6 |
English |
6 |
| Anatomy |
4** |
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*) Required by most medical schools
**) Recommended for MCAT and for first year of medical school English |
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