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Education: Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry. Work setting: Private practice. Tasks: Diagnose diseases and physiological disorders. Prescribe medication and treatment . Refer patients for surgery. Treat diseases and physiological disorders . Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases. Act as consultants to other physicians. Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities. Specialization in clinical medicine: Pediatrics. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.