How do they match: Family Medicine Physicians

  • Family Medicine Primary Care Physician
  • Primary Care Physician
  • Public Health Physician

  • Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

  • Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  • Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
  • Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

  • Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Design public or employee health programs.
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.
  • Prepare official health documents or records.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.