Physician Definition–noun | 1. | a person who is legally qualified to practice medicine; doctor of medicine. |
| 2. | a person engaged in general medical practice, as distinguished from one specializing in surgery. |
| 3. | a person who is skilled in the art of healing. |
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medical education
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