What is a general internist and how to become one

Key steps to become a general internist

1. Explore general internist education requirements

   Most common general internist degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.8 %

   Certificate

   29.2 %

   Doctorate

   25.0 %

2. Start to develop specific general internist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Internal Medicine	88.31%
   Examination Results	8.78%
   Outpatient Clinic	2.90%

3. Complete relevant general internist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New general internists 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 internist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real general internist resumes.

4. Research general internist duties and responsibilities

   • Train and manage new interns/ volunteers assisting with the evidence-based hypertension management program.
   • Improve patient care by instituting new technology for immediate telephone EKG interpretation at regional clinics and hospitals.
   • Supervise and establish duty assignment procedures including the update and implementation of the DoD policies.

5. Apply for general internist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a general internist 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