Internal Medicine Physician
ないかいし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Physicians
Summary
Physicians who diagnose and treat internal diseases of adults, manage chronic diseases, and provide preventive medicine.
Description
Internists primarily diagnose and treat internal diseases such as digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and endocrine disorders in adult patients. They assess the condition based on medical interviews, physical examinations, and various tests (blood tests, imaging diagnostics, etc.), and provide pharmacological treatments and lifestyle improvement guidance. They handle a wide range from the management of chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc.) to initial responses to emergencies, primary care, inpatient management, and collaboration with specialists.
Future Outlook
With the progression of aging, an increase in chronic disease patients is expected, and the demand for primary care will rise. Roles in community-based integrated care systems will expand. While improvements in medical quality are anticipated from the evolution of AI diagnostic support tools, challenges include physician shortages and adaptations to work style reforms.
Personality Traits
Has a strong sense of responsibility / Has empathy / Has flexible thinking / Is calm and composed
Work Style
Clinic Employment / Hospital Employment / Inpatient Care / On-Call Duty / Outpatient Care
Career Path
Initial Resident → Advanced Resident (Internal Medicine Specialist Training) → Certified Internist → Training Physician → Private Practice Physician or Hospital Physician
Required Skills
Basic and Clinical Medicine Knowledge / Clinical Reasoning / Interview Skills / Medical Record Keeping / Physical Examination / Prescription Writing
Recommended Skills
Echocardiography Operation / Emergency Medicine / Reading English Literature / Team Medicine
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To comprehensively analyze complex symptoms and make diagnoses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent overlooking subtle changes in test values or physical findings. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with patients. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To quickly adapt to updates in medical knowledge and guidelines. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long clinic hours and night shifts. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to derive diagnoses from multiple findings is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Calm responses are required during emergencies and long working hours. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with other professions in team-based medicine. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Internist by the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine
- Physician License
Aliases
- General Internist
- Internal Medicine Doctor
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