“The doctor's highest calling, his only calling, is to make the sick well – to heal, as it is called.” The career of a general internist is very fulfilling, for the joy of helping people regain their health. The research will describe the career of a general internist, what is needed to be successful, and the impact this career has on society. The term internal medicine originally came from the German term Innere Medizine, popularized in Germany in the late 19th century to describe physicians who combined library science with patient care. There are approximately 691,00 existing internist jobs, mostly spread across metropolitan areas. Regarding employment trends, an estimated 20 to 28 percent increase in job opportunities for internal medicine specialists compared to openings in 2010. Work will also increase due to the demand for doctors who focus primarily on internal medicine. The general duties of this career include diagnosing and providing non-surgical treatments of internal diseases. They also help with any injuries or medical issues a patient may have internally. General Internists provide care primarily to adults who have a wide range of problems associated with internal organs. Some specific tasks they may need to perform would be to prescribe or administer medications, therapies, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury. This also includes analyzing records, reports, test results, or exam information to diagnose a patient's medical condition. Other specific duties would be to explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients, as well as counsel patients and community members regarding diet, activity… half of document… Mo. Louis. The Washington manual of outpatient internal medicine. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health, 2010. Print. This book offers an insight into the work of internal medicine. “Internist Compensation Report: 2013.” Medscape. Np, nd Web. 2 October 2013. . This website describes salaries for Internists."Internists, General :: Summary." Internists, General :: Summary. Np, nd Web. November 7, 2013. .Santiago, Andrea. “Internal Medicine Doctor Career Profile and Overview.” Healthcare careers. Np, nd Web. 2 October 2013. . This website explains what you need to accomplish academically to become an Internist.