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Diagnose and treat patients with medical conditions.
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- What's it like to be a Doctor?
- How to become a Doctor
- Top skills and experience for Doctors
What's it like to be a Doctor?
Doctors are medical professionals who maintain the health of patients, diagnose health problems and provide treatment to cure conditions. Doctors consult with patients to prescribe the best medicine or treatment for their health. They may specialize in disciplines such as internal medicine, gynecology, cardiology and psychiatry. They may also work as general practitioners in clinics and hospitals.
Tasks and duties
- Examining patient condition and complaints.
- Providing diagnoses for patients.
- Prescribing appropriate medicine and treatment for patients.
- Providing medical certificates and records.
- Requesting medical tests for patients and interpreting results.
How to become a Doctor
Earning a Doctor of Medicine requires many years of study and training. Aspiring Doctors must have excellent academic performance in their undergraduate studies, pass the National Medical Admission Test, graduate from medical school, pass the Physician Licensure exam and complete a two-year residency before being qualified to work.
- Complete a bachelor degree in biology, life sciences, health sciences or a related pre-med field. Aspiring Doctors can choose a non-medical course, but they may need to take additional units in science or health-related subjects as a prerequisite for some medical schools.
- Pass the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT) with a score of at least 75%.
- Apply and get accepted into medical school which will award you a Doctor of Medicine upon completion. Medical school consists of three years of laboratory and lecture classes, while the fourth year includes a junior internship at different hospital departments.
- Complete a two-year postgraduate internship in an area of specialty.
- Pass the Physician Licensure Examination with a score of at least 75% and no score lower than 50% in any subject.
- Undergo a medical residency at recognized hospitals or clinics.
- Consider specializing in a subcategory of medicine, which will require undergoing a fellowship and passing the field’s qualification exam.
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Doctor employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Scientific Studies
Surgery
Medical Records
Infection Control
Health Education Teaching
Chemical Peels
Dermatology
Philippines Professional Regulation Commission Licence
Medicine
Skin Care
Therapy
Emotional Intelligence
Patient Care
Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine
Computer Applications
Laser Treatments
Communication Skills
Counselling
Ability to Work At A Fast Pace
Computer Literacy
Source: Jobstreet job ads and Jobstreet Profile data
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