General Internal Medicine Physician
Physicians & Surgeons
General Internal Medicine Physicians diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment for diseases and injuries of internal organ systems in adult patients. They manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, coordinate complex medical care, and serve as primary care physicians or hospital-based internists, emphasizing evidence-based medicine and comprehensive patient care.
Working conditions
These physicians work in various settings including private practices, hospitals, and medical clinics where they provide adult primary care or hospital medicine services. Work environments include outpatient clinics for longitudinal patient care or hospital wards for inpatient medicine, with hours varying by practice setting but often including on-call responsibilities and hospital rounds.
Academic requirements
This occupation requires a medical degree (MD or DO) followed by completion of a 3-year internal medicine residency program. State medical licensure and board certification in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine are required. Some physicians pursue additional training or certification in subspecialties or hospital medicine.
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Typical salary range
$144K - 239K
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Years Higher Education
11
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Job Outlook
Very Good