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Anesthesiologist - How To Become An Anesthesiologist
How to become an anesthesiologist physician.
Types of Oncologists - Areas of Sub-specialty within the Field of Oncology
If you are interested in becoming a physician in the field of oncology, there are many different types of oncology you may choose to practice. Learn more about the different types of oncologists.
How to Become an OB/Gyn Physician (Obstetrician / Gynecologist)
An OB/Gyn is an obstetrician/gynecologist, a physician that treats pregnant women, delivers babies, and diagnoses and treats disorders or diseases of the female reproductive system.
Types of Doctors
Physicians are categorized by a variety of factors including medical specialty, or patient population. Learn more about the different types of physicians you could become.
What is a Laborist and What Jobs are Available as a Laborist?
What is a Laborist? Learn more about this physician career.
Become a Medical Doctor
How to become a medical doctor, also known as a physician.
Cardiologist Physician Career Profile - Overview of Cardiologists' Careers
Are you interested in heart health? If you'd like to help patients by preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the heart and arteries, a career as a cardiologist may be for you!
Dermatologist Career Profile
Should you be a dermatologist? Dermatologists enjoy competitive compensation and quality of life as compared to many other physician specialties. Learn more about physician careers as a dermatologist.
Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) - Overview of Career Outlook for Osteopaths
What is a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)? What is the difference between an M.D. and a D.O. in terms of how they practice medicine and the career outlook?
Family Medicine Physician Career Overview
Family practice physicians treat a broad range of primary health issues in patients of all ages. Learn more about a career as a family practice physician.
Gastroenterologist Career Profile: How to Become a GI and What GI Physicians Do
If you are interested in a career as a physician and are considering gastroenterology as a specialty, this career profile may help you to explore this career further. This profile includes information on how much money gastroenterologists earn, what gastroenterologists do, and what type of conditions are treated by gastroenterologists.
Hospitalist Career Profile
What is it like to work as a hospitalist? Find out more in this career profile of a hospitalist physician.
Infectious Disease Physician - How to Become an I.D. Physician
What does an infectious disease physician do, and how do I become an infectious disease specialist?
Internist Career Profile - Internal Medicine Physician
Career profile of an internist, or internal medicine physician.
Interview with a Gastroenterologist - A Day in the Life of a GI Physician
What is it like to be a gastroenterologist? Find out first-hand in this interview with Dr. Michael Cohen, who has been practiced gastroenterology for many years. Here, Dr. Cohen discusses what to expect if you become a GI, and tells us about a day in the life of a gastroenterologist.
Non-Clinical Medical Jobs for Physicians
What are some career options for physicians seeking non-clinical medical jobs? If you are an MD or DO seeking a career other than patient care and medical practice, learn about some of your options here.
Ophthalmologist - What is an Ophthalmologist?
What is an ophthalmologist, and what do ophthalmologists do?
Pediatrician Career Profile
Learn more about a career as a Pediatric physician through this interview with a pediatrician, who also happens to be About.com's guide to Pediatrics!
Physician Career Profile
Overview of physician career, from how to become a doctor, to what to expect in a typical work week, and more.
Podiatrist Career Overview
What is a Podiatrist and how do you become a podiatrist? Learn more about this interesting health career.
Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist Careers - What is the Difference?
I'm interested in a career in mental healthcare. What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Radiologist Career Profile
Are you interested in a career as a radiologist? Not sure? Learn more about how to become a radiologist, compensation, and job skills for radiologists.
Surgeon Career Profile - Overview of Surgeons' Careers and Surgery Jobs
Learn how to become a surgeon, where to practice as a surgeon, and the typical work week for surgeons. Also learn about compensation and different types of surgeries.
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