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Teaching Points

Physicians (doctors) diagnose and/or treat illness and injuries.  Some treatment may include prescriptions, therapy or referrals to specialized care physicians.  They also work with patients to maintain their health with wellness checks and updating vaccines.

 

Most physicians are in private practice.  They can also specialist such as a lung doctor, brain, kidney, nuclear or surgery.

 

It is suggested you have a strong knowledge of math, humanities, biology, and chemistry.  After college, you attend a medical school and work in a hospital setting.

 

 

Suggested Reading

1. Doctor Dan, the Bandage Man (Little Golden Book), Helen Gaspard

2. How do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?, Jane Yolen, Mark Teague

3. Froggy Goes to the Doctor, Jonathan London

4. The First Woman Doctor: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell, M.D., Rachel Baker​

5. Elizabeth Blackwell: Girl Doctor (Childhood of Famous Americans), Joanne Landers Henry  

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Additional Career Links 

1. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physician

2. Lesson Plan for Grade 6. Careers in Medicine and the Ancient Greeks

3. Explore Health Careers: M.D. Gives an overview, academic requirements and resources

4. American Medical  Association.Physicians (doctors) specialize in a wide range of areas. Each field of study is unique after the initial level of school. This can include a general practitioner, podiatrist, optometrists, pediatrician, surgeon, anesthesiology and more.

5. Physician Career History and Information

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