Medical Doctor
Description of Tasks
Medical Doctors diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries commonly occurred in patients. Medical doctors examine patients; review medical history; prescribe medications; arrange and perform diagnostic tests, explain treatment plan and discuss treatment procedures and results with patients, record patients' medical information and history. They refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment when necessary.
Medical knowledge and skills
Medical Doctors must apply the knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
Therapy & counselling knowledge and skills
Medical Doctors must apply the knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for counselling and guidance.
Minimum Requirements
- A recognised bachelor's degree in medicine and a bachelor's degree in surgery (MBBS at HKU or MB ChB at CUHK) or passed the Licensing Examination of the Medical Council of Hong Kong. Completion of a period of pre-registration internship training and assessment in approved hospitals or institutions.
- A medical qualification registrable in Hong Kong under the Medical Registration Ordinance. Holder of valid practicing certificate issued by the Medical Council of Hong Kong
Monthly salary
For All Levels of Doctor: $50,000-$180,000
