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How to become general internal medicine physicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$256,560
25th–75th pct. $124,470–$374,850
Top pay (est.)
$618,100
Top 10% $475,430
Pay in 5 years
$298,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$347,800est.
$299,100–$403,800
Outlook score
62/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
38%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.0%
1,900 openings / yr

How to become general internal medicine physicians

Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for General Internal Medicine Physicians

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
5.0
Critical Thinking
4.8
Judgment and Decision Making
4.2
Active Listening
4.2
Speaking
4.1
Writing
4.1
Service Orientation
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Medicine and Dentistry
6.3
Therapy and Counseling
6.0
Psychology
5.8
Biology
5.6
Education and Training
5.1
Computers and Electronics
4.9
English Language
4.8
Customer and Personal Service
4.7

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsProcessing InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsAnalyzing Data or Information

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral Comprehension

Education of workers

Post-doctoral training
53%
Doctoral degree
47%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
44%
1–3 months
19%
None / short demo
16%
4–10 years
9%
3–6 months
9%
6–12 months
2%

Related work experience

4–6 years
33%
2–4 years
21%
1–2 years
14%
None
11%
6–12 months
9%
8–10 years
9%
6–8 years
2%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as general internal medicine physicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.