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| Job Title | Medical Doctor – Family Practitioner |
| Job Description | A
family practitioner treats all members of a family from babies to grandparents, using medical instruments and equipment. He or she prescribes treatments and medications and tells patients how to prevent future illnesses. |
| Average Pay | $107,780 |
| Educational Requirements | It
takes many years of education and training to become a doctor: 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency, depending on the specialty selected. A few medical schools offer a combined undergraduate and medical school program that lasts 6 years instead of the customary 8 years. |
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title and description from http://www.stepfour.com/jobs/ average pay and educational requirements from http://www.bls.gov/ |
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