The area of medical expertise where the healing, diagnosis and prevention of diseases that occur in adults are done is known as Internal medicine. The physicians who practice Internal Medicine are called as Internists. Internists specialize in administering drugs to patients who are diagnosed with multi system failure or are have similar disease symptoms.  They also care for those patients who are hospitalized. Doctors also play a huge role in teaching as well as studies in the related subjects. The basic qualification required for the candidates to join the course in internal medicine is a pass in the all India Medicinal Entrance Exam. This exam is carried out yearly for the admittance of students into the MBBS course. Numerous colleges in India and abroad provide the students with courses in Internal Medicine. The details of the available postgraduate courses are given below:

List of Postgraduate Courses

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Internal Medicine
• International diploma on Reproductive Health Management
• Postgraduate courses in Kayachikitsa (internal medicine)
• Postgraduate Surgical Degree (MS)
• Super Specialty Degree (DM)
• Master of Chirurgical – Super Specialty Degree

Career Prospects

There are many career opportunities available for candidates who have completed their course in Internal Medicine. Many top residential as well as government hospitals in India employ medical professionals. Jobs are also available for them overseas. Furthermore, doctors can get jobs in the armed forces too. Candidates can choose specialization in the field of medicine according to their preference of subject. They can get employed as Cardiologists, Internal Medicine Specialists, Endocrinologist and Neurologist. In addition to this, they can also get jobs like Clinical Oncologist, Clinical Hematologist, Intensive Care Specialist, Thoracic Medicine Specialist and Gastroenterologist. The salaries of doctors who work is private hospitals will be higher compared to those who work in government hospitals. It could vary as much as Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 each month. The income of professional internists is approximately Rs. 3, 50,000 per annum. The remuneration of doctors will differ according to their qualification and work experience. With more skill and practice in the field, candidates will be able to reach higher heights.