A physical examination is composed of various medical tests that your primary care provider performs at least once a year to check and safeguard your overall health. Annual physical exams are scheduled as a form of proactive medical care, ensuring that ongoing or potential issues are addressed promptly and effectively.   An annual physical exam is beneficial as it gives your primary care physician a way to regularly address, update, and track your overall health. In addition to this, these regularly scheduled exams are also a great opportunity to talk to your physician about any medical concerns you may have and/or to ask them questions that pertain to your health and well-being.