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    Wesley Herring summarizes his career as an internist, or general physician. As an internist, he diagnoses and provides non-surgical treatment for internal diseases and health problems in adults. He works indoors, either in a hospital setting or his own practice, and treats patients professionally. The job requires long hours and can be stressful at times. To become an internist requires a doctoral degree, post-doctoral training, and relevant coursework in high school. The career outlook is very good with a projected 14% growth and average yearly salary of $167,270.

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    My Career

    By: Wesley Herring

    What is my career?
    Internist, General
    An internists is a type of doctor that
    applies knowledge and scientific expertise
    to help with adults. They normally treat
    adults and can do from health to complex
    illness. They do not do surgery and just
    specialize in the internal body.

    Duties
    Diagnose internal
    problems and
    diseases
    Give non-surgical
    treatment

    Provide care for


    adults
    Able to handle
    patients in a
    professional
    manner

    Work Environment
    Some work in a Hospital and others have
    their own practice.
    Their work environment is usually pleasant.
    The job is indoors, and usually take place in a
    well lighted exam room.
    Hours usually exceed 60 hrs. and can be
    stressful.

    Education Requirements

    Doctoral degree and post-doctoral training


    A co-op program is recommended and sometimes required
    Courses recommended for high school students are:

    Foundations of Health Science

    Intro to Pharmacy

    Therapeutics
    Sports Medicine

    Health Science Internship

    Advanced Health Seminar

    Salary
    $167,270 yearly
    $80.42 hourly

    Job Outlook
    Outlook for an internist is very good
    Jobs will grow at least 14% from now till
    late 2016

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