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Physicians, All Other; and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric

This career contains information from multiple different career options not listed separately. Here is information about options in Vermont.

Cardiologists diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

Emergency Medicine Physicians 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.

Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.

This data includes Physicians, All Other, which is all physicians not listed separately.

Skills Required

Holland Code: Thinking - for analytical people who like to investigate and discover

Thinking - for analytical people who like to investigate and discover

Are you analytical and like to investigate and discover?

Minimum Level of Education Required

Doctoral Degree

There are multiple education and training pathways to prepare for this career. In addition to credentials, employer sponsored training, on-the-job training, and other types of experience can help you get the skills and knowledge you need to be successful.