| Aspect | Core Residency Faculty | Attending Physician |
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| Credentials | Medical degree, residency completion, teaching certification (if applicable) | Medical degree, board certification, licensed to practice independently |
| Work Environment | Teaching hospitals, academic medical centers, residency programs | Hospitals, clinics, private practices, often in teaching hospitals |
| Role & Responsibilities | Teaching residents, clinical supervision, academic duties | Patient care, clinical decision-making, supervision of residents and students |
Core Residency Faculty primarily focus on teaching and supervising residents within academic settings, often holding teaching certifications. Attending Physicians are fully licensed doctors responsible for patient care and may also teach residents. While both roles work in teaching hospitals, Core Residency Faculty emphasize education, whereas Attending Physicians focus on clinical practice and patient outcomes.