Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge Area
Occupations requiring this knowledge
- Urologists6.95
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists6.64
- Sports Medicine Physicians6.64
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons6.61
- Emergency Medicine Physicians6.48
- Physician Assistants6.46
- Anesthesiologists6.46
- Neurologists6.45
- Hospitalists6.40
- Radiologists6.36
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians6.30
- Prosthodontists6.27
- General Internal Medicine Physicians6.27
- Dermatologists6.24
- Nurse Anesthetists6.22
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric6.11
- Podiatrists6.07
- Orthodontists6.03
- Physicians, Pathologists5.97
- Veterinarians5.94
- Family Medicine Physicians5.89
- Psychiatrists5.82
- Preventive Medicine Physicians5.79
- Naturopathic Physicians5.74
- Nurse Midwives5.73
- Dentists, General5.69
- Pediatricians, General5.68
- Acute Care Nurses5.65
- Allergists and Immunologists5.64
- Nurse Practitioners5.57
- Midwives5.46
- Optometrists5.38
- Surgical Assistants5.30
- Coroners5.10
- Critical Care Nurses5.00
- Clinical Nurse Specialists4.95
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses4.83
- Audiologists4.77
- Dental Assistants4.76
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary4.64
- Physical Therapists4.62
- Orthotists and Prosthetists4.62
- Surgical Technologists4.59
- Respiratory Therapists4.55
- Clinical Neuropsychologists4.54
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians4.51
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary4.49
- Registered Nurses4.47
- Athletic Trainers4.47
- Occupational Therapists4.45
- Pharmacists4.44
- Hearing Aid Specialists4.44
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists4.35
- Chiropractors4.35
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists4.33
- Acupuncturists4.31
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers4.26
- Genetic Counselors4.22
- Anesthesiologist Assistants4.21
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians4.21
- Epidemiologists4.11
- Radiation Therapists4.10
- Dental Hygienists4.10
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians4.06
- Health Informatics Specialists4.05
- Medical Dosimetrists3.89
- Neuropsychologists3.88
- Dietitians and Nutritionists3.83
- Exercise Physiologists3.82
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists3.82
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists3.80
- Orthoptists3.79
- Medical Assistants3.79
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers3.76
- Endoscopy Technicians3.73
- Firefighters3.73
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists3.68
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses3.66
- Cytotechnologists3.64
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians3.64
- Dental Laboratory Technicians3.59
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers3.57
- Health Education Specialists3.49
- Physical Therapist Assistants3.48
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers3.45
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists3.35
- Security Guards3.34
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers3.33
- Biochemists and Biophysicists3.30
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians3.27
- Speech-Language Pathologists3.25
- Pharmacy Technicians3.25
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists3.22
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants3.22
- Patient Representatives3.20
- Medical and Health Services Managers3.19
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists3.19
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary3.13
- Clinical Research Coordinators3.07
- Phlebotomists3.05
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists3.00
- Recreational Therapists3.00
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians3.00
- Occupational Therapy Aides2.99
- Biostatisticians2.96
- Skincare Specialists2.96
- Community Health Workers2.91
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists2.90
- Geneticists2.84
- Medical Appliance Technicians2.82
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors2.81
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers2.79
- Embalmers2.78
- Clinical Data Managers2.75
- Music Therapists2.73
- Massage Therapists2.73
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians2.71
- Residential Advisors2.71
- Microbiologists2.68
- Mental Health Counselors2.68
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare2.65
- Regulatory Affairs Managers2.65
- Fish and Game Wardens2.64
- Commercial Divers2.64
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers2.62
- Occupational Therapy Assistants2.61
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers2.60
- Bioinformatics Technicians2.59
- Healthcare Social Workers2.59
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers2.59
- Parking Enforcement Workers2.57
- Medical Transcriptionists2.56
- Medical Equipment Preparers2.55
- Animal Breeders2.54
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary2.52
- Nursing Assistants2.52
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists2.50
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary2.50
- Psychiatric Technicians2.47
- Pharmacy Aides2.46
- Cytogenetic Technologists2.43
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers2.42
- Nannies2.40
- Art Therapists2.38
- Rehabilitation Counselors2.37
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors2.33
- Funeral Home Managers2.30
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists2.29
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators2.28
- Marriage and Family Therapists2.28
- Animal Control Workers2.23
- Flight Attendants2.22
- Opticians, Dispensing2.21
- Histotechnologists2.20
- Emergency Management Directors2.18
- Bioinformatics Scientists2.17
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary2.15
- Correctional Officers and Jailers2.15
- Animal Scientists2.13
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool2.12
- Dietetic Technicians2.12
- Park Naturalists2.10
- Rock Splitters, Quarry2.10
- Coaches and Scouts2.08
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels2.07
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School2.05
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists2.04
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators2.04
- Transit and Railroad Police2.04
- Ship Engineers2.04
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives2.03
- Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers2.02
- Psychiatric Aides2.01
- Nanosystems Engineers2.00
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary2.00
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors2.00
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education1.98
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers1.97
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education1.96
- Biologists1.94
- Forensic Science Technicians1.94
- Home Health Aides1.93
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators1.93
- Social and Human Service Assistants1.92
- Animal Trainers1.92
- Geothermal Technicians1.89
- Physical Therapist Aides1.87
- Public Safety Telecommunicators1.87
- Helpers--Roofers1.87
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1.85
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers1.84
- Histology Technicians1.84
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education1.82
- School Psychologists1.80
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians1.80
- First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators1.79
- Farm Labor Contractors1.78
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators1.77
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan1.77
- Sailors and Marine Oilers1.77
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School1.76
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary1.75
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary1.73
- Receptionists and Information Clerks1.73
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists1.72
- Anthropologists and Archeologists1.70
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary1.69
- Personal Care Aides1.69
- Couriers and Messengers1.67
- Compliance Officers1.66
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists1.66
- Animal Caretakers1.66
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals1.66
- Geothermal Production Managers1.65
- Travel Guides1.64
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas1.64
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers1.62
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary1.61
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.61
- Pipelayers1.61
- Security Managers1.60
- Wind Energy Operations Managers1.60
- Agricultural Technicians1.60
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers1.59
- Motorboat Operators1.59
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists1.58
- Police Identification and Records Officers1.57
- Weatherization Installers and Technicians1.57
- Medical Equipment Repairers1.57
- Aviation Inspectors1.57
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts1.56
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders1.56
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining1.55
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay1.55
- Helpers--Electricians1.54
- Interpreters and Translators1.53
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs1.53
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1.52
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary1.51
- Social and Community Service Managers1.50
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers1.50
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers1.49
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas1.49
- Statisticians1.48
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks1.48
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators1.47
- Teaching Assistants, Special Education1.47
- Athletes and Sports Competitors1.46
- Billing and Posting Clerks1.46
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers1.45
- Customs and Border Protection Officers1.44
- Forest and Conservation Workers1.44
- Funeral Attendants1.43
- Paperhangers1.42
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education1.40
- Fishing and Hunting Workers1.40
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas1.40
- Actuaries1.39
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians1.39
- Quality Control Systems Managers1.38
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists1.38
- Materials Engineers1.38
- Orderlies1.38
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers1.38
- Manicurists and Pedicurists1.37
- Childcare Workers1.36
- Helpers--Carpenters1.36
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians1.36
- Construction Managers1.35
- Spa Managers1.35
- Nuclear Technicians1.35
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders1.35
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling1.33
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers1.30
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners1.30
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant1.30
- Wellhead Pumpers1.30
- Facilities Managers1.29
- Insurance Underwriters1.27
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary1.27
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops1.26
- Lodging Managers1.25
- Private Detectives and Investigators1.25
- Compliance Managers1.24
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary1.24
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.24
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School1.23
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants1.23
- Carpenters1.23
- Chefs and Head Cooks1.22
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas1.22
- Hydroelectric Production Managers1.21
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants1.21
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons1.21
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators1.21
- Airfield Operations Specialists1.21
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers1.20
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.20
- Materials Scientists1.19
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary1.19
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance1.19
- Segmental Pavers1.19
- Loss Prevention Managers1.18
- Biological Technicians1.18
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1.18
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers1.18
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance1.18
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors1.18
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers1.17
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters1.17
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School1.16
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters1.15
- Human Resources Managers1.14
- Commercial and Industrial Designers1.14
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials1.14
- Procurement Clerks1.14
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers1.14
- Bus Drivers, School1.14
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary1.13
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education1.13
- Natural Sciences Managers1.12
- Telephone Operators1.12
- Farm and Home Management Educators1.11
- Roofers1.11
- Validation Engineers1.10
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians1.10
- Sociologists1.10
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health1.09
- Administrative Services Managers1.08
- Recreation Workers1.08
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1.08
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers1.08
- Robotics Engineers1.07
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary1.07
- File Clerks1.07
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers1.07
- Energy Auditors1.07
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic1.07
- Architectural and Engineering Managers1.06
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers1.06
- Riggers1.06
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers1.06
- Passenger Attendants1.06
- Nuclear Engineers1.05
- Tutors1.05
- Retail Salespersons1.05
- Mechanical Engineers1.04
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary1.04
- Intelligence Analysts1.04
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers1.04
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters1.04
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers1.04
- Computer and Information Research Scientists1.03
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators1.03
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical1.02
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders1.02
- Database Administrators1.01
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education1.01
- Solar Energy Installation Managers1.01
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters1.01
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products1.00
- Microsystems Engineers1.00
- Forest and Conservation Technicians1.00
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary1.00
- Food Service Managers0.99
- Biomass Power Plant Managers0.98
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents0.98
- Range Managers0.98
- Technical Writers0.98
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers0.98
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators0.98
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants0.97
- Locomotive Engineers0.97
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians0.96
- Clergy0.96
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary0.96
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary0.96
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door0.96
- Packers and Packagers, Hand0.96
- Purchasing Managers0.95
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors0.95
- Concierges0.95
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic0.94
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers0.93
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists0.93
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary0.93
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants0.93
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers0.93
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers0.93
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates0.92
- Gas Plant Operators0.92
- Food Scientists and Technologists0.91
- Quality Control Analysts0.91
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers0.91
- Compensation and Benefits Managers0.90
- Environmental Engineers0.90
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks0.90
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products0.89
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects0.89
- Social Science Research Assistants0.89
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners0.89
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers0.89
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers0.89
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary0.88
- Insurance Sales Agents0.88
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators0.88
- Construction Laborers0.87
- Millwrights0.86
- Team Assemblers0.86
- Parking Attendants0.86
- Foresters0.85
- Survey Researchers0.85
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria0.85
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers0.85
- Light Truck Drivers0.85
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity0.84
- Training and Development Specialists0.83
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School0.83
- Agricultural Inspectors0.83
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators0.83
- Investment Fund Managers0.82
- Photonics Engineers0.82
- Self-Enrichment Teachers0.82
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation0.82
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse0.82
- Roof Bolters, Mining0.82
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators0.82
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders0.82
- Environmental Economists0.81
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term0.81
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film0.81
- Cashiers0.81
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products0.81
- Library Assistants, Clerical0.81
- Agricultural Equipment Operators0.81
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary0.80
- Cooks, Short Order0.80
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers0.80
- Fallers0.80
- Helpers--Extraction Workers0.80
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians0.80
- Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing0.80
- Customer Service Representatives0.79
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks0.79
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders0.79
- Crane and Tower Operators0.78
- Dredge Operators0.78
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary0.77
- Food Preparation Workers0.77
- Biofuels Processing Technicians0.77
- Industrial Engineers0.76
- Bartenders0.76
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers0.76
- Pile Driver Operators0.76
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners0.76
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment0.76
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers0.76
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers0.75
- Wind Energy Engineers0.75
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary0.75
- Instructional Coordinators0.75
- Media Programming Directors0.75
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners0.75
- Audio and Video Technicians0.75
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders0.75
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers0.75
- Industrial Production Managers0.74
- History Teachers, Postsecondary0.74
- Nuclear Power Reactor Operators0.74
- Manufacturing Engineers0.73
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers0.73
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders0.73
- Interior Designers0.72
- Cargo and Freight Agents0.72
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers0.72
- Management Analysts0.71
- Historians0.71
- Food Batchmakers0.71
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders0.71
- Chief Sustainability Officers0.70
- Hydrologists0.70
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers0.70
- Recycling Coordinators0.70
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers0.70
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers0.69
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians0.69
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment0.69
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists0.68
- Baristas0.68
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers0.67
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic0.67
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians0.66
- Chemists0.66
- Shampooers0.66
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons0.66
- Rail Car Repairers0.66
- Power Plant Operators0.66
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers0.66
- Potters, Manufacturing0.66
- Chief Executives0.65
Source: O*NET database (knowledge)