Physician
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Physicians
Summary
Medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries, and engages in preventive activities.
Description
Physicians are professionals who use medical knowledge and skills to take patient histories, perform physical examinations, diagnose, and formulate and implement treatment plans. They handle a wide range of tasks including outpatient care, inpatient treatment, surgery, emergency response, preventive medicine, research, and education, and collaborate with nurses, pharmacists, clinical laboratory technicians, etc., as members of a medical team to provide patient care. With advances in medicine, continuous learning and deep understanding of specialized fields are required.
Future Outlook
Due to aging population and declining birthrate, and advances in medical technology, demand is stably high, and with the adoption of AI and telemedicine, the need for highly specialized physicians is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Calm and Level-Headed / Compassionate / Cooperative / Highly Responsible
Work Style
Clinic Employment / Hospital Employment / Private Practice / Research Institution / Shift and On-Call Duty / University Hospital Employment
Career Path
Junior Resident → Senior Resident → Board-Certified Specialist → Attending Physician → Director/Department Chief → Hospital Director/Private Practitioner
Required Skills
Diagnostics / Emergency Medical Response / Medical Ethics / Medical Record Keeping / Patient History Taking / Physical Examination Techniques / Prescription Writing / Treatment Planning
Recommended Skills
Cross-Cultural Understanding / Electronic Medical Record Operation / Leadership / Reading English Papers / Research Design
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because advanced logical thinking is required for diagnosing complex cases and planning treatments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in prescriptions or surgical techniques can have serious consequences. |
| Communication Skills | Because appropriate communication with patients and the medical team is essential. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because medical knowledge and techniques are constantly updated. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long surgeries and night shifts. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid and accurate solutions are required in diagnosis and emergency responses. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure high-stress environments such as long working hours and emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with multiple professions to practice team medicine. |
Related Qualifications
- Medical License
Aliases
- Doctor
- Dr.
Related Jobs
- Clinical Laboratory Technician
- Dentist
- Nurse
- Pharmacist
- Veterinarian