Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Internal Medicine (N=138 verified submissions, updated May 3, 2026, data as of 2026-05-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
77% of internists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.7/5 and median salary of $342,000, based on 138 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$342,000
$378,791
$300,000
$376,000
Based on 138 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
105 of 136 respondents would choose internal medicine again
Based on 138 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from internists about their career and work-life balance.
“Good variety. Decent work life balance”
On career & specialty — Verified Internist
“The relationship with your patients ”
On career & specialty — Verified Internist
“Having to cover the LTACH and not having a “round and go” schedule are (minor) detractors”
On career & specialty — Verified Internist
“Better support for physicians ”
On career & specialty — Verified Internist
“I have a tremendous amount of flexibility with my schedule. I’m only required to work 15 night shifts a month and can easily move around my shifts with my partner nocturnist who works the nights that I am off.”
On career & specialty — Verified Internist
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