Primary Health Care
By: Anas Hirsi 9th hour
Basic information
- Primary care physicians use their knowledge to interpret the results of diagnostic test.
- Treat the mental and physical problems of people of all ages.
- They perform complete physical exams.
- They recognize the systems and treats common diseases and illnesses.
- The advise individuals and families an health care and prevention practices.
- Primary care physicians work in comfortable offices with access to medical diagnostic equipment and laboratorie.
- They usually work between 40 and 60 hours a week due to night and weekend on-call responsibilities.
- This 24-hour emergency coverage is usually shared with other members.
- If they are the only physicians in a rural area, they may work many more hours.
- About 17 percent of doctors are self-employed.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Doctors earn from $92,780 to $166,400+ per year.
- Treat physical problems of patients of all ages.
- They perform physical examinations.
- Doctors They often work long hours to provide their patients with care.
- The long hours devoted to this job can make a family/personal life difficult for physicians.
- The doctor need to pay great attention to clients' concerns.
what you need to succeed in this career?
Helpful high school courses are math, science, English, and social studies.
Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry classes are recommended in both High School and College.
UW College-Waukesha
University of Wisconsin - Waukesha
1500 North University Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188-2799
1500 North University Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188-2799
Pros
- It is a public school and it will prepare you for college.
- Low cost $4,750.
- They have good soccer team.
Cons
- Not in a good location
- Population is too low
- It Is two years college
UW College-Manitowoc
University of Wisconsin - Manitowoc
705 Viebahn Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220-6699
705 Viebahn Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220-6699
Pros
- Low cost $4,750
- Good people
- Students have many opportunities for leadership.
Cons
- A lot of sports
- More about girls club
- High population
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa Community College
6111 E. Skelly Drive
Tulsa, OK 74135-6198
6111 E. Skelly Drive
Tulsa, OK 74135-6198
Pros
- English as a Second Language
- Transfer agreements with many colleges
- A lot of degree & certificate
Cons
- Not good location
- They don't have good soccer team
- They don't have all the sports
For more information on becoming a Primary Care Physician
1133 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 888-794-7481 or 202-232-9033
Fax: 202-232-9044
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 888-794-7481 or 202-232-9033
Fax: 202-232-9044
American Academy of Family Physicians
Job Advertisement
Welcome to Help Human Medical Care! We are looking for a primary physician who will work between 40 and 60 hours a week, night and weekend on-call responsibilities. A candidate will need to have a state medical license. The typical salaries range from $84,790 to $166,400+ per year. Contact us hirsanas@student.hssd.k12.wi.us. The deadline is June 1, 2016.