2. Internal medicine
We are continuing our list of most respected medical specialties among doctors with Internal medicine or general medicine are the doctors you go to see for any ailment you may have, from benign ones to more serious illnesses.
According to the American College of Physicians, “Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.”
For those who followed the drama series “Dr. House”, it is more or less what can be defined as an internal doctor.
After the required four years of medical school, you will need at least 3 years of residency and, if you wish to specialise, another 1 to 3 years of fellowship training.
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