Internal medicine

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	To oppose or discuss a nomination, please go to CZ:Proposed for deletion and follow the instructions. For the monthly nomination lists, see Category:Articles for deletion. Internal medicine is the medical specialty that deals with nonsurgical, nonobstetric diseases of adults. Its trained practitioners are called internists. Internists may be primary care provider]]s practicing general internal medicine, or, with additional training, work in a variety of recognized secondary and tertiary specialties: Allergy and immunology]] Cardiology]] Endocrinology]] Gastroenterology]] Hematology and oncology]] Infectious disease]] Nephrology]] Pulmonology]] Certification Typical graduate medical education]], to become eligible for board certification, lasts three years. United States In the U.S., the relevant specialty board is the American College of Physicians. Board-certified internists are Fellows of the American College of Physicians (FACP).