Job Title | Role | Skills Needed | Entry-Level Education & Training | Salary |
| General Practitioner (Family Medicine) | Diagnoses and treats a wide range of health issues for all ages | Broad medical knowledge and communication skills | Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and 3-year residency | $80K - $350K+ |
| Internal Medicine Physician | Specializes in adult health and treats chronic illnesses | Diagnostic skills, analytical thinking, and communication skills | MD or DO and internal medicine 3-year residency | $298K - $486K |
| Surgeon | Operates on patients for treatment | Precision and decision-making skills under pressure | MD or DO and 5-7 years of surgical residency | $250K - $1.5M |
| Pediatrician | Provides medical care for infants and children | Patience and the ability to talk to kids | MD or DO and 3 years of pediatric residency | $255K - $400K |
| Oncologist | Diagnoses and treats cancer through chemotherapy and other treatments. | Oncology-specific knowledge and attention to detail | MD or DO and internal medicine 3-year residency with 2-3 years of oncology fellowship | $400K - $525K |
| Anesthesiologist | Manages pain relief and vital functions during surgeries | Physiology knowledge and patient monitoring skills | MD or DO and anesthesiology 4-year residency | $400K - $625K |
| Cardiologist | Specializes in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions | Cardiology expertise and ability to interpret tests | MD or DO and 3-year internal medicine residency with 3-year cardiology fellowship | $390K - $623K |
| Radiologist | Interprets medical images (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans) to diagnose illnesses | Imaging interpretation skills and technology proficiency | MD or DO and 4-5-year radiology residency | $216K - $403K |
| Dermatologist | Diagnoses and treats skin, hair, and nail conditions | Detail-oriented and patient communication skills | MD or DO and 3-4-year dermatology residency | $333K - $620K |
| Physician Assistants (PAs) | Works under physician supervision to diagnose and treat patients | Medical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and patient communication skills | Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program and licensure (PANCE) | $68K - $220K |
