Physicians are licensed medical specialists who diagnose disease, administer medical procedures, prescribe medication, and teach patients how to prevent illness.
Physicians are classified as MDs (medical doctors) or DOs (doctors of osteopathic medicine). MDs are trained in allopathic medicine, while Dos are trained in osteopathic medicine.
Additional information about medical doctor careers can be obtained from these organizations:
The Association of American Medical Colleges
The American Medical Association (AMA)
Additional information about careers in osteopathic medicine can be obtained from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
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