Preventive Medicine Physicians
O*NET-SOC 29-1229.05 · interest code ISC
Apply knowledge of general preventive medicine and public health issues to promote health care to groups or individuals, and aid in the prevention or reduction of risk of disease, injury, disability, or death. May practice population-based medicine or diagnose and treat patients in the context of clinical health promotion and disease prevention.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Investigative — figuring things out — research, analysis, diagnosis, theory — then Social and Conventional.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation — usually a graduate or professional degree.