Internist is the name given to a doctor of Internal Medicine. Their medical specialty focuses on adult medicine and the prevention and treatment of diseases. Internists may act as primary care physicians but are not the same as family practitioners. Most internists specialize in other areas such as cardiology, endocrinology, hematology, infectious diseases, and several more.

Internal Medicine Training

Upon completion of medical school, graduates begin hospital residency that focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of many adult disorders. Internists are trained in problems of the internal organs including the kidneys, liver, stomach, and digestive tract. If an internist chooses to further specialize, training may include a focus on a specific area of medicine such as critical care, cardiology, geriatrics, allergy, nuclear medicine, and more.

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Internal Medicine Schools and Certification

Training for doctors of Internal Medicine involves several years of education including undergraduate school and medical school, as well as two to eight years of hospital residency training. Training involves course work as well as hands on training. Internists are also subject to board examination and certification in order to practice. An internist may treat a wide variety of ailments, and also work in any number of healthcare facilities.

Physicians who have graduated from an accredited medical school and completed residency training are eligible to take the national examination administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The Board also offers certification for all sub-specialties in the field of internal medicine.

Internal Medicine Prerequisites

In order to begin training in internal medicine, physicians must attend an accredited medical school and complete required internships and residencies. Medical schools require undergraduate education in science as well as completion of the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Various schools and colleges offer flexible course schedules that range from day, night and weekend classes and training sessions. HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com offers free, no obligation assistance as you are searching for courses to meet your Internal Medicine or Medical School prerequisites. Beginning your search is as simple as using the search feature above.

Internal Medicine Continuing Education

All physicians are required to take continued education courses to maintain licensure. The ABIM also has continued education requirements to maintain certification. Search HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com to find continued education courses for Internal Medicine.