Medicine
Physician career guide
Physicians work in medicine settings across hospitals, clinics, health systems and HealthTech employers worldwide. Core responsibilities centre on diagnosis, clinical reasoning, patient management, with pay typically ranging from $20,000 to $300,000 depending on country, employer type and seniority.
Quick answer
Physicians earn approximately $20,000–$300,000 per year with very high global demand. Entry typically requires mbbs/md plus internship and registration, plus registration with bodies such as GMC, ECFMG, AHPRA, MOH.
Snapshot
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Group | Medicine |
| Education | MBBS/MD plus internship and registration |
| Certifications | USMLE, PLAB, MRCP, GMC Registration |
| Regulators | GMC, ECFMG, AHPRA, MOH |
| Salary range (USD) | $20,000 – $300,000 |
| Demand | Very high |
Core skills
- Diagnosis
- Clinical reasoning
- Patient management
Career progression
- 1Medical Officer
- 2Registrar
- 3Specialist
- 4Consultant
Specialty
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