Internists are personal physicians who provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses in adolescents, adults, and the elderly. An internist may act as primary care, but they are not a family physician. There are a list of subspecialties within the internal medicine specialization. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems.
Internal medicine physicians 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. An internal medicine physician's primary responsibilities include heath maintenance and disease screening, the diagnosis and care of acute and chronic medical conditions, management of patients with multiple, complex medical problems, and serving as consultants to other disciplines such as surgery, obstetrics, and family medicine.
Many physicians choose not to go into the internal medicine specialization. This means that there is a need for physicians who are because there has been a shortage throughout the years.
Median Salary: $196,520 per year
Projected Growth: 14% from 2014-2024
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Physician | Internal Medicine | Permanent
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