Family medicine physicians
SOC Code: 29-1215Also known as:
Board Certified Family Physician, Doctor, Family Medicine PCP (Family Medicine Primary Care Physician), Family Medicine Physician, Family Physician
Median Annual Salary
$238,380
+2.7% growth (2024-2034)
3K
Openings/Year
116K
Current Jobs
What Family medicine physicians Do
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
💰 Salary
$238,380
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+2.7%
As fast as average
🎓 Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
3K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Internship/residency
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
116,000
Projected Employment (2034)
119,100
Related Careers
Emergency medicine physicians
N/A •
+2.7% growth
General internal medicine physicians
$236,350 •
+3.3% growth
Obstetricians and gynecologists
N/A •
+1.2% growth
Pediatricians, general
$210,130 •
+0.8% growth
Pediatric surgeons
N/A •
+1.5% growth
Top Skills Required
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
- Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
- Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
- Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
- Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Doctoral Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Family medicine physicians
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a family medicine physicians:
Medicine
20,703 degrees awarded •
151 colleges offer this program
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy
8,465 degrees awarded •
36 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Family medicine physicians
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become family medicine physicians.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do family medicine physicians make?
The median annual salary for family medicine physicians is $238,380.
What education do family medicine physicians need?
Most family medicine physicians positions require a doctoral or professional degree.
Common degree programs include Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
Is becoming family medicine physicians a good career choice?
Family medicine physicians is projected to see +2.7% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 3,300 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for family medicine physicians?
Top colleges for aspiring family medicine physicians include
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, Tufts University, Harvard University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to family medicine physicians?
Family medicine physicians may also be known as: Board Certified Family Physician, Doctor, Family Medicine PCP (Family Medicine Primary Care Physician), Family Medicine Physician, Family Physician, Family Practice Medical Doctor (FP MD), Family Practice Physician (FP Physician), Family Practice Physician Traditional Practitioner, Family Practitioner, General Practice Doctor (GP Doctor), General Practitioner, Geriatric Physician, Geriatrician, Medical Doctor (MD), Medical Staff Physician, Occupational Physician, Outpatient Family Medicine Physician, Physician, Primary Care Physician, Public Health Physician.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.