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Family Medicine Physician, a
In the healthcare galaxy, crucial is the role of family medicine physicians. The first contact for patients they are, providing comprehensive care and treatment for various ailments. A UK degree, an advantage it is, known for its rigorous training and practical experience.
Degree usually required
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Curious about being a family medicine physician, a? Here's the honest picture - what you'd really do, what you'd earn, and every way in. No need to decide anything yet.
What you'd actually do
Responsible for the health of patients, family medicine physicians are. Diagnose and treat various conditions they do, providing preventive care and health advice. Build trust with patients, essential it is for success in this role.
1Conduct patient examinations and take histories
2Diagnose and develop treatment plans
3Offer health advice and prevention strategies
Career progression & pay
01
Getting in
Junior Family Physician
£50,000
Degree
Under the guidance of experienced physicians, as a junior family physician, you will learn.
02
Building up
Mid-level Family Physician
£80,000
Experience
In this phase, responsible for patient care you will be.
03
At the top
Senior Family Physician
£120,000
Mastery
Lead a team of physicians, you will.
Degrees that lead here via Medicine and Dentistry
Applied Medical Sciences
University College London
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
University of Bristol
Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery
The University of Kent
Apprenticeships that lead here
No apprenticeship standard maps directly yet - the university or college route is the main way in.
Organisations in this field
NHS
The National Health Service, one of the largest employers in healthcare.
Barts Health NHS Trust
One of the largest NHS trusts in England.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Offers a wide range of health services.
How to get in - your routes
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