by our College Data Analytics TeamInternal Medicine/Anesthesiology Combined Specialty Program (CIP 61.0108) is a field of study, alongside 25 related programs, but no U.S. college reported internal medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty program graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 4 related occupations pay an average median salary of $85,666 a year.
A degree in Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology Combined Specialty Program involves the study of A Combined Educational Program In Internal Medicine And Anesthesiology Which Has Been Approved By The Specialty Board Of Each Of The Specialties To Ensure That Resident Physicians Completing Combined Training Are Eligible For Board Certification In Each Of The Component Specialties. The Duration Of Combined Training Is Longer Than Any One Of Its Component Specialty Programs Standing Alone, And Shorter Than All Of Its Component Specialty Programs Together. This Cip Code Is Not Valid For Ipeds Reporting.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Critical Thinking the most important skill for jobs related to internal medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty program, at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Medicine and Dentistry, Biology and English Language. The most important abilities are Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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Post-doctoral training is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to internal medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty program, at 52.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-doctoral training | 52.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 34.5% |
| Master’s degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 2.3% |
| First professional degree | 1.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology Combined Specialty Program, with an average median salary of $85,666; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), Medical Doctor (MD), Endocrinologist and General Internist.
The occupation related to internal medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty program with the most projected jobs is General Internal Medicine Physicians, at 3,097,559.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 3,097,559 | 4.7% |
| Anesthesiologists | 2,909,070 | 10.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 125,815 | 8.9% |
The highest-paying occupation related to internal medicine/anesthesiology combined specialty program is Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, with a median salary of $111,314.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $106,490 |
| Anesthesiologists | $78,195 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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