Medicine | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessWritingSpeakingScienceComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryBiologyTherapy and CounselingPsychologyEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityNear Vision

Tasks

Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, or problems of the lung, br
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent

Technology

Medical softwareBilling and invoicing softwareElectronic mail softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Adult Magill forcepsAngiocathsAuditory testing equipmentAutomated external defibrillators AEDBlood collection syringesColposcopesCryosurgical unitsDermal curettesDesktop computersDictation equipmentDressing forcepsEar curettesEar forcepsElectrocardiography EKG machinesElectronic blood pressure units

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-1216.00	General Internal Medicine Physicians	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Clinical practice standards and internal medicine care pathways — develop and implement at an organizational level, translating evidence-based research into institutional protocols that improve patient outcomes across a health system.
Residency and fellowship training programs — design, oversee, and continuously improve, mentoring emerging physicians in diagnostic reasoning, patient management, and professional competency development.
Diagnostic and therapeutic strategy for the most complex and refractory internal medicine cases — set and guide, serving as the definitive clinical authority in multidisciplinary case conferences and institutional tumor or complex care boards.
Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives — lead across department or system scale, using systems evaluation and outcomes data to drive measurable reductions in diagnostic error and preventable complications.
Institutional policies on chronic disease management, medication stewardship, and care coordination — author and champion, aligning internal medicine practice with national guidelines and regulatory standards.
Community and public health programs targeting disease prevention and health equity — design and lead, translating clinical expertise into population-level interventions addressing high-prevalence conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Research agendas and clinical scholarship in general internal medicine — direct, fostering a culture of inquiry and evidence generation within academic medical centers or large health systems.
Interprofessional and interdepartmental collaboration at executive level — facilitate, aligning internal medicine, subspecialties, and administrative leadership to achieve integrated, patient-centered organizational goals.
Clinical performance and professional development of attending physicians — evaluate and guide through formal review processes, structured feedback, and individualized development planning in a hospital or academic practice setting.
Strategic resource allocation and care delivery innovation — advise senior healthcare leadership on, leveraging expertise in systems analysis, health informatics, and complex problem solving to shape the organization's long-term clinical direction.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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