subject: Why Comprehensive Internal Medicine Services Are Becoming Popular [print this page] Comprehensive internal medicine is a branch of internal medical care where thorough attention is given to patient to provide him caring atmosphere which helps him get well (recuperate) swiftly. However, comprehensive internal medicine service can be offered only by trained medical professionals who pay attention to individual patient and his ailment. Internal medicine was in fact developed to give undisputed attention to ailment and patient as well as correct diagnosis. Later on the branch of study widened up and now it covers a wide myriad of medical services.
Internal medicine certification has been in existence for nearly 70 years and has been known for the highest standard in internal medicine and its 19 sub-specialties. ABIM which stands for American Board of Internal Medicines is not a membership society; rather, a non-profit, independent evaluation organization which provides standardization or benchmarking services in internal medicine. The ABIM certification tests certify that the internist has demonstrated the clinical judgment, skills and attitudes necessary for the delivery of excellent patient care.
Though there are several internal medicine books dedicated to the discipline of study, some popular one such as Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Review, Cecil Essentials of Medicine, Step-Up To Medicine, Kaplan Lecture Notes: Internal Medicine, The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics, Board Review from Medscape, etc. are being recognized among candidates appearing for ABIM certification exam. Considered as one of the high stress test given to internal medicine residency program graduates, ABIM internal medicine exam is a desired qualification in hospitals in the USA.
There is another program called the Internal Medicine Recertification exam which is offered to the physicians who are already in clinical practice and have been certified by ABIM. Similarly, MKSAP internal medicine is a self-learning program wherein candidates working in internal medicine sector can assess their knowledge and skills. The entire program which tests the skills or knowledge in internal medicine is aimed to strengthen the level of internal medicine and its professionalism. Internal medicine board ascertains that there are no infirmities or inconsistencies in excellence in internal medicine profession. There is another program called the Internal Medicine Recertification exam which is offered to the physicians who are already in clinical practice and have been certified by ABIM. Similarly, MKSAP internal medicine is a self-learning program wherein candidates working in internal medicine sector can assess their knowledge and skills. The entire program which tests the skills or knowledge in internal medicine is aimed to strengthen the level of internal medicine and its professionalism. Internal medicine board ascertains that there are no infirmities or inconsistencies in excellence in internal medicine profession.
