What is a general internal medicine physician and how to become one

Key steps to become a general internal medicine physician

1. Explore general internal medicine physician education requirements

   Most common general internal medicine physician degrees

   Doctorate

   52.4 %

   Bachelor's

   19.0 %

   Master's

   11.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific general internal medicine physician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Primary Care	45.25%
   Patient Care	20.78%
   Family Practice	13.29%
   Acute Care	5.66%
   Surgery	4.73%

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3. Complete relevant general internal medicine physician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New general internal medicine physicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a general internal medicine physician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real general internal medicine physician resumes.

4. Research general internal medicine physician duties and responsibilities

   • Perform physiotheraphy, electrocardiography, ultrasonography, ventilation investigations and minor surgery
   • Perform physiotheraphy, electrocardiography, ultrasonography, ventilation investigations and minor surgery

5. Apply for general internal medicine physician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a general internal medicine physician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams