Dr. David Alonso, MD, Internal Medicine | CHICO, CA | WebMD (2024)

FAQs

What is the most respected internal medicine subspecialty? ›

The overall job outlook for General Internist careers has been positive since 2019. Vacancies for this career have increased by 13.43 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 13.43 percent per year. Demand for Internists is expected to go down, with an expected -1,400 jobs shed by 2029.

They're doctors who specialize in the internal organs and systems of the body, but they are not limited to those areas. They can also give preventive care and treat anything from skin rashes to ear infections. They only treat adults and they aren't surgeons.

Cardiologists are stereotypically extremely confident in themselves, in part because cardiology is the most competitive fellowship in internal medicine.

Among the most demanding medical specialties, neurosurgery requires expertise in the intricate realms of the brain, spine, spinal cord, and nervous system. Neurosurgeons specialize in treating patients with various brain-related illnesses or injuries, catering to individuals across age groups, from infants to adults.

The least competitive subspecialties were addiction medicine, geriatrics, infectious disease, and nephrology. All of these filled less than 70% of available fellowship positions.

What are the most competitive residencies? Competitive residencies are often specialties requiring extensive training, such as plastic surgery, thoracic surgery, and radiology. Their competitiveness stems from the intensive nature of the programs and the limited number of positions available.

The average annual salary for all physicians is $352,000, according to an April 2023 report from Medscape. Washington is the highest paid state in the U.S. for internal medicine physicians with a mean annual salary of $234,956, according to ZipRecruiter.

How much do internal medicine doctors make in California? ›

As of Aug 21, 2024, the average annual pay for a General Internal Medicine Doctor in California is $205,900 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $98.99 an hour. This is the equivalent of $3,959/week or $17,158/month.

The highest-paid doctor is typically a specialist with advanced training and expertise in a medical field. Specialists such as cardiologists, neurosurgeons, oncologists, and pulmonologists are the highest-paid doctors in India. On average, doctors in India can earn around 10 to 15 lakhs per annum.

Internal medicine physicians have a patient-centric approach that helps patients cut through the complexities of the health care system to ensure that they receive high-quality care. At the community level, they can help connect patients with resources, information, and services.