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	Family Medicine Physicians	Hospitalists	Pediatricians, General	Emergency Medicine Physicians
SUMMARY	12% Minimal Risk	2% Minimal Risk	5% Minimal Risk	5% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	7.3/10	8.0/10	7.6/10	5.7/10
POLLING	29% (Low Risk, Based on 223 votes)	28% (Low Risk, Based on 39 votes)	22% (Low Risk, Based on 195 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
GROWTH by year 2034	2.7%	2.5%	0.8%	2.7%
WAGES	$238,380 or $114.60 per hour	The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown	$210,130 or $101.02 per hour	The median wage for this occupation is currently unknown
VOLUME as of 2024	107,950	315,360	42,960	33,680
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DESCRIPTION	Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.	Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.	Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed.	Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.

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