5. Internal Medicine
Score: 24
Being one of the most common practices, it’s no surprise that internal medicine ends up as high as it does on our list of 10 least competitive medical specialties in America. Average annual salary for internists equals $223,175, and oddly enough, it seems that they could have chosen a better path for their careers judging by the USMLE Step scores. Internal medicine residents average 237 points (231 and 243) which is above the mean figures for both categories. The number of applicants and offered positions for this specialty exceeds other residencies by far, but still, US applicants don’t really have to roll up their sleeves as they all fight for 1.8 available spots.
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