GENERAL PRACTITIONER

&
FAMILY PHYSICIANS

CAREER DISCRPTION
General Practitioner and Family Physicians treat and
diagnose illness and injuries. They provide primary care and
act as a patients main healthcare contact. They can work in
hospitals,clinics,and nursing homes. This career fits into the
healthcare and social assistance industry.

SKILLS REQUIRED
critical thinking 81%
Active listening 79%
Judgement adn descision making 78%

PROS/CONS
Pros
Independent worker is able to set the amount of
workload/hours
help patients achieve a healthier life
Job security
Cons
May need to work long nights/weekends
exposed to illness
need to be available for 24hrs in case of an emergency

QUALIFICATIONS
A doctor of medicine degree is required
Must complete 4 years of undergraduate training + MCAT
before taking 4 years of medical school
Programs available
Southern Medical Program (SMP) in Kelowna at UBC Okanagan
Vancouver Fraser Medical Program
$ 158,612.04 (8 years of school)

MEDIAN SALARY
$164,719

RELATED CAREERS
Registered nurse/psychiatric nurse
Managers in healthcare
Chripocators

COMPOSITION OF JOB OPENINGS

growth from 2019-2029
1.6%

New jobs due to economy growth

39.9%

Replacement of retiring workers

58.6%

“General Practitioners and Family Physicians (NOC 3112).” WorkBC, www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers/Explore-Careers/Browse-Career-Profile/3112.