Description: An Internist (or an Internal Medicine Physician) is a Doctor who diagnoses and provides non-surgical treatments for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems.

Characteristics Needed: To be a successful Internist, one should obtain these skills: Critical thinking, active listening, Compassion and patience, communication skills, attention to detail, time management, etc.

Schooling: Bachelor’s Degree – 4 years, Medical School – 4 years, Internal Medicine Residency – 3 years, Medical License and Board Certification (Optional Subspecialty)

Average National Salary: $294,000 – $369,627 annually