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Have you always wondered about the therapeutic effects of medicines and how different illnesses that exist in patients can be treated? If so, then internal medicine may be a good career choice for you.
$242,290: average annual salary of internists
13.43% projected job growth for internist
$266 billion: estimated worth of the internal medicine industry
58,260: number of internists employed in the US alone
About Internal Medicine
Internists also specialise in the management of patients with multiple illnesses that co-exist. Internists treat patients ranging from hospitalised to ambulatory. They can also choose to pursue teaching and research roles in the field of Internal Medicine. Usually, the setting with highest concentration of internists are hospitals. It is typical for internists to specialise in a specific organ system.
Internal medicine is not to be confused with general medicine in which all age groups are treated. In general medicine, severe illnesses are treated in a way where they merely guide the patient how to minimize the effects of that condition and educate them about cautions patients may take. However, in internal medicine, the illnesses in adults are treated with primary focus on critical and severe illnesses of the internal organs. Internal Medicine also focuses on treatment of multi-diseases afflicting a patient.
Is Internal Medicine right for me?
As every patient is a unique medical case, an internist must have a firm grasp over his subject. Studious students that are able to commit large amounts of information to memory are recommended to pursue this field.
Internal Medicine study options and costs
After completion of your bachelor’s programme, a graduate degree from a medical school may be pursued, this typically takes 4 years. This can cost around $47,337 to $91,599. A 3-year residency follows where you will gain practical experience working in the field of Internal Medicine. After this, residents are eligible to apply for board certification and licensure in Internal Medicine allowing them to practice independently.
Future outlook
Career pathways for Internal Medicine graduates
General Internist
General internists are physicians who provide extensive care in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. They also manage common and complex illnesses in adults and the elderly. As an internist, you will be trained in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases pertaining to the internal organs. The primary responsibilities of an internist include monitoring patients, disease screening, and diagnosing and treating medical conditions.
Cardiovascular Specialist Internist
An internist can opt to specialise in cardiovascular diseases to help prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases. A cardiovascular specialist internist studies the effects of heart diseases on chronic conditions of other organs. As a cardiovascular specialist internist, you are responsible for management of risk factors and intervention for established diseases. The diseases treated by a cardiologist such as coronary artery disease, pericardial diseases and so on are addressed by a cardiovascular specialist internist too. The only difference is the higher focus on its effects on other internal organs and treatment of acute illnesses in adults.
Gastroenterology Specialist Internist
Gastroenterology specialist internists are experts who diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. These professionals have a comprehensive knowledge of the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and how its disorders can affect other organs. Gastroenterology specialist internists provide consultative and ongoing care in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
Available scholarships
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At University of Alberta
Edmonton , Canada
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Master's Degree
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At The University of Auckland
Auckland , New Zealand
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Bachelor Degree
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At Monash University
Melbourne , Australia
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Bachelors Degree
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