Preventive Medicine Physicians
Civilian:
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.
Military:
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
Job Titles
- Aerospace Medicine Physician
- Environmental Health Physician
- Medical Director
- Occupational Health Physician
- Occupational Medicine Physician
Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- Over $166,400
- Military:
- $163,936
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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