Jimmie Said:

Internal Medicine Physician job description?

We Answered:

An internist is not a specialty, it just means they are a general physician. Their schedule is flexible to some degree, but they will have to work nights, weekends, and holidays at some point.

Gwendolyn Said:

can anybody give me a detailed description of an internal medicine doctor?

We Answered:

Careers in Medicine: Specialty Information

Internal Medicine

Nature of the work

A personal physician who provides long-term comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory, and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.1

Internists can receive training in the following subspecialties:

Adolescent Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Critical Care Medicine
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Gastroenterology
Geriatric Medicine
Hematology
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Infectious Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Medical Oncology
Nephrology
Pulmonary Disease
Rheumatology
Sleep Medicine
Sports Medicine
Transplant Hepatology
Training/residency information

The residency for general internal medicine is three years. To practice in an internal medicine subspecialty requires from one to three years of additional training.

Salary information

The annual salary ranges from $175,200 to $209,845.2

Jack Said:

Would you take a temporary job making $8 an hour in a internal medicine doctor's office?

We Answered:

Is it part time or full time? Depending on taxes and how much gas it takes to get there and back...to me it wouldn't be worth it.

Judith Said:

What is "internal medicine"?

We Answered:

An internist MD is a doctor who looks for things wrong with you on the inside of the body and can perform the right blood work and procedures to look at the functioning of your inside such as Kidney and other organs instead of just infections or viruses. Internal medicine is medication for the inside problems of the body. Problems which can arise to needing an internist is when a regular doctor cannot find anything such as a virus or other infection going on by his findings so you proceed on to a doctor who is more qualified for his/her work as your doctor for the inside of your body functions.

Leslie Said:

What's the difference between a general practitioner, family practice, and internal medicine?

We Answered:

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.

Family practice: The medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family practice encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system, and every disease entity. (From the American Academy of Family Physicians)

A general practitioner or GP is a medical practitioner who provides primary care and specializes in nothing and sees everything. A general practitioner treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education for all ages and both sexes. They have particular skills in treating people with multiple health issues and comorbidities.

Kristen Said:

Best States for Physician Doctor Job in Primary Care (Internal Medicine and Family Practice)?

We Answered:

Ever think of moving to Canada??? All our docs moved to the USA

Tonya Said:

university of connecticut vs. drexel university for internal medicine residency?

We Answered:

I prefer the U of Conn. A bit more diverse.