A personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.
UWSMPH Match Data
Median GPA (+/- 1 SD, n): 3.58 (3.38 - 3.78, 61)
Median USMLE Step 1 (+/- 1 SD, n): 218.4 (200.3 - 236.5, 59)
Percent of Class Entering Speciality by Year:
| 2006 | 7.7% |
| 2005 | 11.3% |
| 2004 | 12.1% |
| 2003 | 22.0% |
| 2002 | 20.6% |
| 2001 | 18.8% |
| 2000 | 11.7% |