Faculty Moderators: Dr. Joseph Lezama and Dr. Brian Bognar
Student Leaders: Nimisha Kalia
The Purpose of the Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
1) Introduce the field of internal medicine to students during their pre-clinical years and clear up any myths that students might have regarding a career in internal medicine.
2) Explain the many facets of internal medicine: from primary care to hospitalist care to speciality care.
3) Connect new medical students to internal medicine faculty mentors for research and shadowing opportunities.
4) To foster an early start to a solid clinical education in internal medicine by offering seminars and educational material.
The Field of Internal Medicine:
What is a Doctor of Internal Medicine (An internist?)
- They are experts in adults
- They care for the whole patient until the end of life
- They have opportunities for numerous specializations
Important Links:
American College of Physicians
USF Internal Medicine Residency Info
Dr. Lezama's Educational Homepage
