Specialty Choice: Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) physicians tend to the care of patients throughout their life span. Caring for multiple generations of the same family requires an understanding of family dynamics, epidemiology and the impact of acute or chronic illness at all ages, all in the context of family systems. Med-Peds physicians draw from the knowledge and skills of pediatricians and internists to bring breadth and flexibility in their approach to clinical medicine. (Source: AAMC Careers in Medicine)
Associated Societies
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- National Med-Peds Residents Association
Quick Facts
The following information comes from the National Resident Matching Program's Charting Outcomes in the Match 2014 (PDF) based on matched applicants in the United States.
- Step score averages:
- Mean Step 1 of U.S. Matched Applicants: 233
- Mean Step 2 CK of U.S. Matched Applicants: 245
- Average number of research experiences: 2.4
- Average number of abstracts, presentations and publications: 3.2
- Work and Volunteer:
- Average number of work experiences: 3.4
- Average number of volunteer experiences: 8.8
- Mean number of contiguous ranks of U.S. matched applicants: 9.6
Looking into the Future/Changes in Health Care
Med-Peds has changed over the years, not just offering ambulatory primary care but, as you will learn, the ability to sub-specialize, participate in global and international health or become a hospitalist. We can also take care of people with child onset illnesses that survive into adulthood (e.g. cystic fibrosis, cancer, sickle cell anemia) or take care of people with adult conditions that now present in childhood (e.g. obesity, Type 2 diabetes) or transitional diseases. (Source: NMPRA, 2013)
Additional Information
- Career Services Focus Newsletter:
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Residency Program: WSU doesn't have a Med-Peds program.
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program Director: Roberto J. Colon, M.D.
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Internal Medicine Department Chair: Glen D. Solomon, M.D.
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Pediatrics Residency Program Director: Ann E. Burke, M.D.
- Boonshoft School of Medicine Pediatrics Department Chair: John C. Duby, M.D.
- BSOM Internal Medicine Interest Group
- Search for recent Wright State graduates who matched in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
- Association of American Medical Colleges Careers in Medicine: Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
See the Career Essentials Pilot Page regarding specialty specific advice for more detailed information and resources.
References
National Med-Peds Residents' Association (NMPRA), 2013. Guide to Med-Peds.