Dr. Ola Niewiadomski - Basic Physician Trainee, Melbourne

Internal medicine specialists, or physicians, are experts in the diagnosis and management of complex medical conditions in adults. These doctors may choose to practice in the area of general medicine, or may subspecialise (e.g as cardiologists, neurologists, rheumatologists etc) which influences the nature of their eventual workplace and patient population. However, they share a common basic training pathway and approach to medical care. Physicians particularly enjoy challenging intellectual problems, and thrive on diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. Solving clinical puzzles with a combination of thorough history taking, physical examination and laboratory and imaging data is the cornerstone of internal medicine. Far more than just critical thinkers, physicians are excellent communicators who often have long term relationships with their patients. They play an important role in health promotion, and have a unique appreciation of the psychosocial impact of acute and chronic illness.

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