Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, also referred to as General Medicine, is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in adult patients. Internists are highly trained in managing complex, multi-system diseases, making them experts in caring for patients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Their in-depth knowledge of how the body's organs function together enables them to handle a wide variety of conditions.
Internists are often referred to as 'doctor's doctors' because they are frequently called upon to consult on challenging diagnostic cases. The specialty is divided into many subspecialties, including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, and rheumatology, among others. Internal medicine physicians work in various settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and academic institutions.
They are the foundation of adult primary care, providing preventive services like cancer screenings, cholesterol management, and lifestyle counseling, while also managing acute illnesses and complex chronic diseases. Internists often work closely with specialists to ensure that patients receive coordinated and comprehensive care.
The specialty is intellectually demanding, requiring physicians to stay updated with the latest advancements in medical science. Residency training in internal medicine is rigorous, focusing heavily on inpatient care, with a strong emphasis on clinical decision-making and evidence-based medicine.
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Internal Medicine Residency Programs
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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program
Rochester, MN |
Internal medicine
YOG 10STEP 230 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 91%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 9%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Southern Illinois University Program
Springfield, IL |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1MD 30%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 60%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of North Dakota Program
Fargo, ND |
Internal medicine
YOG 4DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 32%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 23%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 46%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Advocate Health Care/Advocate Christ Medical Center Program
Oak Lawn, IL |
Internal medicine
YOG 5 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1F1MD 26%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 53%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 22%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Trinity Health System Program
Steubenville, OH |
Internal medicine
YOG 5DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 5%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 33%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 62%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Healthcare/Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Program
Idaho Falls, ID |
Internal medicine
YOG 2STEP 234DO FriendlyMD 23%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 50%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 27%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Scripps Mercy Hospital Program
San Diego, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 4 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 44%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 51%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 4%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Adventist Health White Memorial Program
Los Angeles, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1F1MD 32%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 55%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 14%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Florida JFK Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine GME Consortium Program
Atlantis, FL |
Internal medicine
YOG 2STEP 200 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 26%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 14%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 60%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
McLaren Health Care/Oakland/MSU Program
Pontiac, MI |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 240IMG FriendlyMD 7%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 93%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HonorHealth Program
Scottsdale, AZ |
Internal medicine
YOG 3 Research Focused DO FriendlyMD 41%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 59%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Christ Hospital Program
Cincinnati, OH |
Internal medicine
YOG 3STEP 225 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 36%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 48%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 15%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Mercyhealth GME Consortium Program
Rockford, IL |
Internal medicine
YOG 3 Research Focused DO FriendlyH1BMD 38%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 41%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 21%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program
New Haven, CT |
Internal medicine
YOG 6 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1H1BF1MD 78%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 23%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Christiana Care Health Services Program
Newark, DE |
Internal medicine
YOG 2 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 8%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 85%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Henry Ford Warren Hospital Program
Warren, MI |
Internal medicine
YOG 2STEP 220 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 8%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 58%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 34%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Mather Hospital Program
Port Jefferson, NY |
Internal medicine
YOG 5STEP 214 Research Focused DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 2%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 21%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 77%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Grand Strand Medical Center Program
Myrtle Beach, SC |
Internal medicine
YOG 2STEP 209 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 23%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 69%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of California (Irvine) Program
Orange, CA |
Internal medicine
YOG 3 Research Focused DO FriendlyJ1MD 91%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 8%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 1%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Trinity Health Oakland/Wayne State University Program
Pontiac, MI |
Internal medicine
STEP 215 Research Focused IMG FriendlyJ1MD 0%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 100%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.