What education is required for General Internal Medicine Physicians?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

General Internal Medicine Physicians Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2025 wage data not published for general internal medicine physicians in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Milwaukee general internal medicine physicians fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
4.9 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
4.5 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
4.4 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
4.4 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
4.3 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
4.3 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.3 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
4.3 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
02
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, brain, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract.
03
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
04
Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza or pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
05
Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
06
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
07
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
08
Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.

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Frequently asked questions

What education is required for General Internal Medicine Physicians?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Milwaukee CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.