Physician Surgeon M.D. (Physician/Surgeon and all others)

OklahomaActive
This record was last updated on June 25, 2020, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

JOB DESCRIPTION:A physician diagnoses and treats disease and disorders of the human body. A physician examines patients and uses medical equipment, instruments, and tests following standard medical procedures. Following the diagnosis, the physician also prescribes and administers medications as needed. Physicians specializing in surgery perform surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent diseases, and to improve the patient’s functioning. A physician/surgeon may specialize in a particular surgical area. Generally, physicians/surgeons work in a group or private medical practices, health clinics, maintenance organizations, and hospitals.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Board
State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Address
101 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Last updated
June 25, 2020

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

This record is Oklahoma's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

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