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TITLE: Doctors Of Medicine (MD)
DEFINITION: Diagnose illness and prescribe and administer treatment for injury and disease. Exclude doctors of osteopathy, psychiatrists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and pathologists.
TASKS:
1. Examines or conducts tests on patient to provide information on medical condition.
2. Analyzes records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
3. Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
4. Monitors patients' condition and progress and re-evaluates treatments as necessary.
5. Explains procedures and discusses test results on prescribed treatments with patents.
6. Operates on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems and delivers babies.
7. Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
8. Refers patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
9. Advises patients and community concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
10. Plans, implements, or administers health programs or standards in hospital, business, or community for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illness.
11. Directs and coordinates activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
12. Prepares reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
13. Conducts research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent, or control disease or injury.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
100 Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
90 Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
75 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
70 Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effects
65 Administration and Management
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
60 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
55 Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems
55 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
55 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
50 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
35 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
35 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
35 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
30 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
30 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
25 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
20 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
15 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
15 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
10 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
10 Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
10 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
10 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
5 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
5 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
5 Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions, including their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, and practices, and their impact on human culture
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
100 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
95 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
90 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
90 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
90 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
85 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
85 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
85 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
85 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
85 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
80 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
80 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
75 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
75 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
75 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
75 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
75 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
70 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
70 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
65 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
65 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
65 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
60 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
60 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
60 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
60 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
60 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
55 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
55 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
55 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
55 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
55 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
50 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
50 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
50 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
40 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
40 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
30 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
30 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
30 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
30 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
20 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
20 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
15 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
10 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
10 Programming
Writing computer programs for various purposes .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
100 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
90 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
90 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
90 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
90 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
90 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
85 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
80 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
80 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
80 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
75 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
75 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
70 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
70 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
65 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
65 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
55 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
55 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
55 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
55 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
55 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
50 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
50 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
50 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
45 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
45 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
45 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
45 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
45 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
45 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
40 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
40 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
40 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
40 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
35 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
30 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
30 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
30 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
30 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
30 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
25 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
25 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
25 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
20 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
20 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
20 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
20 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
15 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
15 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
10 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
10 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
10 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
100 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
95 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
95 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
95 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
95 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
95 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
85 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
85 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
80 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
80 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
75 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
75 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
75 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
70 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
70 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
70 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
65 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
65 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
60 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
55 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
50 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
50 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
50 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
50 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
45 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
45 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
35 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
35 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
35 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
30 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
30 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
25 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
25 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
25 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
20 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
20 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
15 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
10 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
10 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
5 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
5 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
100 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
100 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
96 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
95 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
90 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
88 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
87 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
86 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
85 (F) Diseases or Infections
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
76 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
75 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
75 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
65 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
64 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
60 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
60 (L) Diseases or Infections
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
55 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
52 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
50 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
50 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
49 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
48 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
47 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
40 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
40 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
40 (D) Diseases or Infections
If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
35 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
33 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
33 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
30 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
30 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
30 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
28 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
28 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
25 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
25 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
24 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
23 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
20 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
20 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
20 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
20 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
20 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
20 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
17 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
16 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
15 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
11 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
10 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
10 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
9 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
8 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
8 (D) Hazardous Equipment
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
5 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
100 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
61 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
61 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
56 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
44 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
39 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
100 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
85 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
76 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
76 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
75 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
26 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
100 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
100 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
100 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
100 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
97 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
94 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
91 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
91 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
91 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
91 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
78 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
78 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
75 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
69 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
63 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
50 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
38 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
34 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
31 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
25 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
22 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
070101042 Internist 070101090 Radiologist 070101102 Allergist-Immunologist 070101098 Urologist 070101062 Otolaryngologist 070101026 Family Practitioner 070101022 General Practitioner 070101018 Dermatologist 070101014 Cardiologist 070101050 Neurologist 070101086 Proctologist 070101046 Public Health Physician 070101058 Ophthalmologist 070101034 Gynecologist 070101066 Pediatrician 070101070 Physiatrist 070101078 Physician, Occupational 070101082 Police Surgeon 070101054 Obstetrician |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
084 Physicians |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
512962 Thoracic Surgery Residency 512945 Pediatric Cardiology Residency 511310 Medical Neurobiology 512938 Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency 512928 Internal Medicine Residency 512931 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Residency 512941 Ophthalmology Residency 512911 Critical Care Medicine Residency 512913 Dermatology Residency 511307 Medical Immunology 511201 Medicine (M.D.) 512952 Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Residency 512963 Urology Residency 512926 Immunopathology Residency 512951 Pediatrics Residency 512937 Nuclear Radiology Residency 512905 Cardiology Residency 512909 Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency 512959 Radioisotopic Pathology Residency 512939 Occupational Medicine Residency 511401 Medical Clinical Sciences (M.S., Ph.D.) 512948 Pediatric Nephrology Residency 512947 Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Residency 512957 Pulmonary Disease Residency 512934 Neurology Residency 512907 Child/Pediatric Neurology Residency 512915 Diagnostic Radiology Residency 512922 Geriatric Medicine Residency 512958 Radiation Oncology Residency 512916 Emergency Medicine Residency 512999 Medical Residency Programs, Other 512946 Pediatric Endocrinology Residency 512918 Family Medicine Residency 512943 Otolaryngology Residency 512933 Neurological Surgery/Neurosurgery Residency 512902 Allergies and Immunology Residency 512956 Public Health Medicine Residency |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
020301 Medical Sciences: Medicine and Surgery |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
0108 Family Physician 0110 Flight Surgn 0111 Dermatologist 0026 Health Services Branch Clinic Director 0166 Preventive Medicine Officer (Occupational) 0163 Preventive Medicine Officer (Aerospace) 0121 Neurologist 0101 Internist 0104 Intern 0105 Pediatrician 0102 General Practice Medical Officer 0169 Preventive Medicine Officer (Public Health) 0140 Nuclear Medicine Specialist 0030 Health Science Research Officer 0106 Health Services Resident 0269 Urologist 0229 Obstetrician-Gynecologist 0135 Radiologist (Therapeutic) 0259 Colon Rectal Surgn 0131 Radiologist (Diagnostic) 0249 Otolaryngologist 0160 Preventive Medicine Officer 0234 Ophthalmologist 60A Operational Medicine 60L Dermatologist 61P Physiatrist 61B Medical Oncologist/Hematologist 60C Preventive Medicine Officer 61A Nephrologist 60B Nuclear Medicine Officer 91 Physician 60K Urologist 60R Child Neurologist 60P Pediatrician 60M Allergist, Clinical Immunologist 60F Pulmonary Disease Officer 60G Gastroenterologist 60H Cardiologist 60Q Pediatric Cardiologist 60V Neurologist 60J Obstetrician and Gynecologist 60T Otolaryngologist 60S Ophthalmologist 60D Occupational Medicine Officer 61F Internist 61N Flight Surgn 71A Microbiology 61H Family Physician 61G Infectious Disease Officer 62B Field Surgn 61C Endocrinologist 62A Emergency Physician 61D Rheumatologist 61Q Therapeutic Radiologist 61R Diagnostic Radiogist 44M4H Internist 44M4G Internist 44M4J Internist 44M4F Internist 44M4E Internist 44M4D Internist 44M3E Internist 44M4C Internist 44M4B Internist 44M3F Internist 44M4A Internist 44M3G Internist 44M3H Internist 44M3J Internist 44N1 Neurologist 44K1D Pediatrician 44K4F Pediatrician 44K3E Pediatrician 44K3D Pediatrician 44K3C Pediatrician 44K3B Pediatrician 44K3A Pediatrician 44K1M Pediatrician 44K1L Pediatrician 44K1K Pediatrician 44K1J Pediatrician 44K1H Pediatrician 44K1G Pediatrician 44K3G Pediatrician 44K1E Pediatrician 44K3H Pediatrician 44K1C Pediatrician 44K1B Pediatrician 44K1A Pediatrician 44H4 Nuclear Medicine Physician 44H3 Nuclear Medicine Physician 44H1 Nuclear Medicine Physician 44G4 General Practice Physician 44G3 General Practice Physician 44G1 General Practice Physician 44F4 Family Physician 44F3 Family Physician 45U4A Urologist 44K1F Pediatrician 44K4K Pediatrician 44M3C Internist 44M3B Internist 44M3A Internist 44M1J Internist 44M1H Internist 44M1G Internist 44M1F Internist 44M1E Internist 44M1D Internist 44M1C Internist 44M1B Internist 44M1A Internist 44K3F Pediatrician 44K4L Pediatrician 44M3D Internist 44K4J Pediatrician 44K4H Pediatrician 44K4G Pediatrician 44K4E Pediatrician 44K4D Pediatrician 44K4C Pediatrician 44K4B Pediatrician 44K4A Pediatrician 44K3M Pediatrician 44K3L Pediatrician 44K3K Pediatrician 44K3J Pediatrician 44K4M Pediatrician 45N1 Otorhinolaryngologist 45S4F Surgn 45S4D Surgn 45S3F Surgn 45S3D Surgn 45S1F Surgn 45S1D Surgn 45P4 Physical Medicine Physician 45P3 Physical Medicine Physician 45P1 Physical Medicine Physician 45U3B Urologist 45N3 Otorhinolaryngologist 45U1C Urologist 45G4D Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45G4C Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45G4B Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45G4A Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45G3D Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45G3C Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45G3B Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45G3A Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45G1D Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45N4 Otorhinolaryngologist 48E1 Occupational Medicine Specialist 48P4 Preventive Medicine Specialist 48P3 Preventive Medicine Specialist 48P1 Preventive Medicine Specialist 48G4 Aerospace Medicine Physician 48G3 Aerospace Medicine Physician 48G1 Aerospace Medicine Physician 48F4 Family Practice Specialist 48F3 Family Practice Specialist 48F1 Family Practice Specialist 45U1A Urologist 48E3 Occupational Medicine Specialist 45U1B Urologist 48A4 Aerospace Medicine Specialist 48A3 Aerospace Medicine Specialist 48A1 Aerospace Medicine Specialist 45U4C Urologist 45U4B Urologist 45G1B Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45U3C Urologist 44F1 Family Physician 45U3A Urologist 45E4G Ophthalmologist 48E4 Occupational Medicine Specialist 44S3B Dermatologist 45G1C Obstetrician And Gynecologist 44Z3 Allergist 44Z1 Allergist 44Y4A Critical Care Medicine 44Y3A Critical Care Medicine 44Y1A Critical Care Medicine 44T4 Radiotherapist 44T3 Radiotherapist 44T1 Radiotherapist 45B1B Orthopedic Surgn 44S4A Dermatologist 45B3B Orthopedic Surgn 44S3A Dermatologist 44S1B Dermatologist 44S1A Dermatologist 44R4B Diagnostic Radiologist 44R4A Diagnostic Radiologist 44R3B Diagnostic Radiologist 44R3A Diagnostic Radiologist 44R1B Diagnostic Radiologist 44R1A Diagnostic Radiologist 44N4 Neurologist 44S4B Dermatologist 45E3C Ophthalmologist 44N3 Neurologist 45E4F Ophthalmologist 45E4E Ophthalmologist 45E4D Ophthalmologist 45E4C Ophthalmologist 45E4B Ophthalmologist 45E4A Ophthalmologist 45E3G Ophthalmologist 45E3F Ophthalmologist 44Z4 Allergist 45E3D Ophthalmologist 45G1A Obstetrician And Gynecologist 45E3B Ophthalmologist 45E3A Ophthalmologist 45E1G Ophthalmologist 45E1F Ophthalmologist 45E1E Ophthalmologist 45E1D Ophthalmologist 45E1C Ophthalmologist 45E1B Ophthalmologist 45E1A Ophthalmologist 45B4B Orthopedic Surgn 45E3E Ophthalmologist 44E4A Emergency Services Physician 44E3A Emergency Services Physician 44A1 Chief, Hospital/Clinic Services 44E1A Emergency Services Physician 44A3 Chief, Hospital/Clinic Services 44D1C Pathologist 44D3C Pathologist 44D4C Pathologist |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
32102 Physicians and Surgeons |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
0403 Microbiology 1864 Public Health Quarantine Inspection 0602 Medical Officer |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
29-1064 Obstetricians and Gynecologists 29-1063 Internists, General 29-1062 Family and General Practitioners 29-1065 Pediatricians, General |
