Physician
"Medical Officer" redirects here. For the title used in India, see Medical Officer (AYUSH). For the senior government official of a health department, see Medical Officer for Health. For other uses, see Doctor (disambiguation). Not to be confused with physicist, a scientist who studies or researches physics. Physician The Doctor by Luke Fildes (detail) [1] [2] Occupation Names Physician, medical practitioner, medical doctor or simply doctor Professional Activity sectors Medicine, health care Description Competencies The ethics, art and science of medicine, analytical skills, critical thinking Education required MBBS, MD, DO Fields of employment Clinics, hospitals Related jobs General practitioner Family physician Surgeon Medical specialties Dentist Chiropractor Medicine Glossary of medicine A physician , medical practitioner , medical doctor , or simply doctor is a professional who practises medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health throu...