General Internal Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
26 alternate job titles:
Doctor
Endocrinologist
Endocrinology Physician
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterology Physician
General Internal Medicine Doctor
General Internal Medicine Physician
General Internist
Hematologist
Hematology Physician
Internal Medicine Doctor
Internal Medicine Hospitalist Physician (IM Hospitalist Physician)
Internal Medicine PCP (Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician)
Internal Medicine Physician (IM Physician)
Internist
Medical Doctor (MD)
Medical Hematologist
Medical Oncologist
Oncologist
Oncology Physician
Physician
Primary Care Physician
Pulmonologist
Rheumatologist
Rheumatology Physician
Trauma Doctor
Salary Information
General Internal Medicine Physicians: $236,350 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Treat chronic diseases or disorders. | General |
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Immunize patients. | General |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | General |
| Operate on patients to treat conditions. | General |
| Direct healthcare delivery programs. | General |
| Prepare official health documents or records. | General |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Design public or employee health programs. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Allscripts Professional EHR | Medical software |
| Billing software | Accounting software |
| Brickell Research Brickell Medical Office | Medical software |
| ChartWare EMR | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Epocrates | Medical software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| Greenway Health PrimeSuite | Medical software |
| Med Math | Medical software |
| MedcomSoft Record | Medical software |
| Medical reference software | Information retrieval or search software |
| MicroFocus GroupWise | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Misys Healthcare Systems Mysis Tiger | Medical software |
| Practice Partner Total Practice Partner | Medical software |
| Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| SOAPware EMR | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| e-MDs software | Medical software |
| e-MDs topsE&M Coder | Medical software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ABVM Diplomat - General Exam | American Board of Vascular Medicine | Not Available |
| ABVM Diplomate Endovascular Exam | American Board of Vascular Medicine | Not Available |
| Adolescent Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Autonomic Disorders Certification | United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Urgent Care Medicine | American Board of Urgent Care Medicine | Not Available |
| Cardiovascular Disease | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification for Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Physician | International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners | Not Available |
| Certification for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the Physician | International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners | Not Available |
| Certification in Allergy & Immunology | American Board of Allergy & Immunology | Not Available |
| Certification in Cardiology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Cardiology Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Critical Care Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology | Not Available |
| Certification in Endocrinology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Gastroenterology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Geriatric Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Hematology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Infectious Disease | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Internal Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Medical Toxicology | American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Nephrology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM | American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Oncology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Osteopathic Emergency Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Phlebology | The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Not Available |
| Certification in Proctology | American Osteopathic Board of Proctology | Not Available |
| Certification in Pulmonary Disease | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification in Sports Medicine | American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification of Added Qualifications for Interventional Cardiology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certification of Added Qualifications in Hospice and Palliative Medicine | American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians | Not Available |
| Certification of Special Qualifications for Rheumatology | American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Certified Colon Hydrotherapist | National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy | Not Available |
| Certified Hospice Medical Director | American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine | Not Available |
| Certified Independent Medical Examiner | American Board of Independent Medical Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified Lymphedema Therapist | Lymphology Association of North America | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Investigator | Academy of Clinical Research Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator | Certification Commission for Drug and Alcohol Program Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Specialist | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Specialist Physician | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Clinical Biochemical Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Clinical Molecular Genetics | American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Not Available |
| Comprehensive Echocardiography | National Board of Echocardiography | Not Available |
| Critical Care Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Diplomate of Medical Microbiology | American Board of Medical Microbiology | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine | American Board of Obesity Medicine | Not Available |
| Disaster Medicine | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Emergency Medicine | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Emergency Medicine / Internal Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Family Medicine | American Board of Family Medicine | Not Available |
| Gastroenterology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Geriatric Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Headache Medicine Certification | United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties | Not Available |
| Hematology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Infection Control Certification | Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Infectious Disease | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine / Critical Care Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Family Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Neurology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Nuclear Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Pediatrics | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Preventive Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine / Psychiatry | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Internal Medicine and Dermatology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Interventional Cardiology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Medical Oncology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Medical Review Officer Certification | American Association of Medical Review Officers | Not Available |
| Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist | The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers | Not Available |
| Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology | American College of Rheumatology | Not Available |
| Nephrology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Neuro-Oncology Certification | United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties | Not Available |
| Neurocritical Care Certification | United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties | Not Available |
| Pulmonary Disease | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Registered Phlebology Sonographer | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Rheumatology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Sleep Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Sports Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Transplant Hepatology | American Board of Internal Medicine | Not Available |
| Transthoracic 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography | National Board of Echocardiography | Not Available |
| Transthoracic plus Stress Echocardiography | National Board of Echocardiography | Not Available |
| Transthoracic plus Transesophageal Echocardiography | National Board of Echocardiography | Not Available |
| Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine | American Board of Emergency Medicine | Not Available |
| Urgent Care | American Board of Physician Specialties | Not Available |
| Wound Care Certification | National Alliance of Wound Care | Not Available |
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