Course Advisor
Internist
Course Advisor, Juneau, Alaska, United States,
Career Description : Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.Life As an Internist
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.What an Internist Should Know
These are the skills Internists say are the most useful in their careers:Science : Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Types of Internist Jobs
Attending, Ambulatory CareGeneral PracticeDoctorEmergency Room Doctor (ER Doctor)How to Become an Internist
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Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.What an Internist Should Know
These are the skills Internists say are the most useful in their careers:Science : Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Types of Internist Jobs
Attending, Ambulatory CareGeneral PracticeDoctorEmergency Room Doctor (ER Doctor)How to Become an Internist
Learn what Internist education requirements there are.
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