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Internal Medicine is a comprehensive medical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting adults. As one of the most sought-after residency programs, Internal Medicine offers medical students extensive training in managing complex medical conditions, from diabetes and hypertension to rare genetic disorders. Internists serve as primary care physicians and are often called "doctors' doctors" due to their expertise in solving challenging diagnostic puzzles.

Internal Medicine residency programs provide unparalleled training opportunities across multiple subspecialties including cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, nephrology, infectious diseases, and rheumatology. Medical students pursuing Internal Medicine gain expertise in both inpatient and outpatient care, developing skills in clinical reasoning, evidence-based medicine, and patient management. The specialty offers excellent fellowship opportunities and career flexibility.

For medical students considering Internal Medicine, the specialty provides a strong foundation for numerous subspecialty fellowships and research opportunities. Internists work in diverse settings including academic medical centers, community hospitals, private practice, and telehealth platforms. The field emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and coordination of complex medical conditions requiring multidisciplinary approaches.

Internal Medicine residency training is highly competitive and intellectually demanding, featuring extensive clinical rotations, research opportunities, and board certification preparation. Graduates enjoy excellent job prospects, competitive salaries, and the satisfaction of providing comprehensive adult healthcare. Many Internal Medicine residents pursue subspecialty fellowships, making it an ideal pathway for medical students interested in specialized care.

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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

Rochester, MN |

Internal medicine

YOG 10 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1
MD 92%
DO 0%
US IMG 0%
non-US IMG 8%

Southern Illinois University Program

Springfield, IL |

Internal medicine

YOG 3 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1
MD 16%
DO 10%
US IMG 0%
non-US IMG 73%

University of North Dakota Program

Fargo, ND |

Internal medicine

YOG 4DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1
MD 33%
DO 25%
US IMG 13%
non-US IMG 29%

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program

Oak Lawn, IL |

Internal medicine

YOG 5 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1
MD 19%
DO 56%
US IMG 8%
non-US IMG 17%

Trinity Health System Program

Steubenville, OH |

Internal medicine

YOG 5DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1
MD 3%
DO 37%
US IMG 30%
non-US IMG 30%

HCA Healthcare/Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Program

Idaho Falls, ID |

Internal medicine

DO Friendly
MD 13%
DO 57%
US IMG 30%
non-US IMG 0%

Scripps Mercy Hospital Program

San Diego, CA |

Internal medicine

YOG 4 Research Focused DO Friendly
MD 54%
DO 39%
US IMG 7%
non-US IMG 0%

Adventist Health White Memorial Program

Los Angeles, CA |

Internal medicine

YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1
MD 27%
DO 55%
US IMG 18%
non-US IMG 0%

HCA Florida JFK Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine GME Consortium Program

Atlantis, FL |

Internal medicine

 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1
MD 36%
DO 21%
US IMG 9%
non-US IMG 34%

McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program

Pontiac, MI |

Internal medicine

YOG 5 Research Focused IMG Friendly
MD 6%
DO 0%
US IMG 6%
non-US IMG 89%

HonorHealth Program

Scottsdale, AZ |

Internal medicine

YOG 3 Research Focused DO Friendly
MD 29%
DO 63%
US IMG 4%
non-US IMG 4%

Christ Hospital Program

Cincinnati, OH |

Internal medicine

 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1
MD 41%
DO 41%
US IMG 3%
non-US IMG 15%

Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program

Rockford, IL |

Internal medicine

YOG 3 Research Focused DO FriendlyH1B
MD 31%
DO 56%
US IMG 10%
non-US IMG 3%

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

New Haven, CT |

Internal medicine

YOG 6 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1
MD 73%
DO 0%
US IMG 6%
non-US IMG 21%

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Christiana Care Health Services Program

Newark, DE |

Internal medicine

YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1
MD 13%
DO 87%
US IMG 0%
non-US IMG 0%

Henry Ford Warren Hospital Program

Warren, MI |

Internal medicine

 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG Friendly
MD 5%
DO 41%
US IMG 5%
non-US IMG 49%

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Program

Port Jefferson, NY |

Internal medicine

YOG 5 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1
MD 6%
DO 39%
US IMG 37%
non-US IMG 19%

HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program

Myrtle Beach, SC |

Internal medicine

YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1
MD 15%
DO 69%
US IMG 8%
non-US IMG 8%

University of California (Irvine) Program

Orange, CA |

Internal medicine

 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1
MD 89%
DO 10%
US IMG 0%
non-US IMG 1%

Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program

Pontiac, MI |

Internal medicine

 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1
MD 0%
DO 0%
US IMG 11%
non-US IMG 89%