Internal Medicine
“An internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses 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 the 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. – American Board of Medical Specialties, retrieved March 1, 2026.
Common Subspecialties
- Adolescent Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Clinical Informatics
- Critical Care Medicine
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Interventional Cardiology
- Nephrology
- Pulmonary Disease
- Rheumatology
- Sports Medicine
Internal Medicine Societies
Explore Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine Interest Group
- Evening Rounds with FSU’s Internal Medicine Residency Programs – Recording January 2026
- Careers in Medicine (CiM) – Internal Medicine
- National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Charting Outcomes Data
- Program Directors Association Guides for Residency Applicants – Internal Medicine
Ask an Internal Medicine Physician a Career Advising Question
Ask an FSU CoM Alum About Their Journey to Internal Medicine