How do they match: Family Medicine Physicians

  • Family Medicine Primary Care Physician
  • Primary Care Physician

  • 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.

  • Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
  • Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.

  • Supervise patient care personnel.