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General internal medicine and general internists: recognizing a national need. Federated Council for Internal

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |November 1, 1992
    PubMed

    Insights

    The Federated Council for Internal Medicine (FCIM), established in 1975, unites key organizations to represent internal medicine. In 1992, it endorsed a goal for 50% of graduates to enter general internal medicine practice.

    Area of Science:

    • Internal Medicine
    • Medical Education
    • Professional Organizations

    Background:

    • The Federated Council for Internal Medicine (FCIM) was founded in 1975.
    • FCIM comprises major organizations within the internal medicine specialty.
    • Its purpose is to provide a unified voice for internal medicine.

    Framework:

    • The Council's framework involves collaboration among leading internal medicine associations.
    • Key member organizations include the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians.
    • This structure facilitates collective decision-making and advocacy for the specialty.

    Implementation:

    • In 1992, FCIM developed a significant policy statement.
    • This statement addressed the future direction of internal medicine residency graduates.
    • The policy endorsed a specific target for career pathways.

    Implications:

    • The 1992 statement set a target of 50% of internal medicine residency graduates entering general internal medicine practice.
    • This goal aimed to shape the future distribution of physicians within the specialty.
    • The endorsement reflects a strategic focus on primary care internal medicine.

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