Doctor of Medicine [Lovecraftian]
Most likely a general practitioner, surgeon, or other specialist, such as a psychiatrist or an independent medical researcher. Apart from personal goals, three aims—helping patients, gaining money and prestige, and promoting a more rational and wiser society—are common to the profession.
If a general practitioner, the doctor will be based in a rural or neighborhood practice in or near a small town or city. Many physicians are employed by large urban hospitals, allowing them to specialize in areas like pathology, toxicology, orthopedics, and brain surgery.
Doctors may also serve as part- or full-time medical examiners, conducting autopsies and signing death certificates for the city, county, or state.
In the U.S., physicians are licensed by individual states, most requiring a minimum of two years’ attendance at an accredited medical school. these requirements, however, are but a relatively recent development. During the 1920s, many older physicians first obtained their licenses long before such strict regulations were in effect, despite never attending medical school
Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 4
Credit Rating: 30–80
Suggested Contacts: Other physicians, medical workers, patients and ex-patients.
Skills: First Aid, Medicine, Other Language (Latin), Psychology, Science (Biology and Pharmacy), any two other skills as academic or personal specialties
