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Internal Medicine Specialty at a Glance

Students interested in a career in internal medicine should take a sub-internship in internal medicine as early in the year as possible. Do not stress if an early sub-internship is not available though; Departments of medicine across the country recognize that many students may not be able to take an early sub-internship. Sub-internships are also a good time to secure additional letters of recommendation.

It is also highly recommended that students take an intensive care unit month in addition to a ward sub-internship when possible. This will make students more capable and comfortable dealing with very ill patients.


Match Statistics

Mean USMLE Step 2 CK score: 248
25th percentile USMLE Step 2 CK: 239
75h percentile USMLE Step 2 CK: 256
Average number of research experiences: 3
Average number of abstracts, presentations and publications: 4
Program signals for 2023 match: 5 gold, 10 silver (15 total)