Internal medicine is a field of medicine that deals mainly with disease prevention. It can also be known as general practice. With more and more medical students choosing high-paying specializations in fields like oncology or neurology, there is a greater need than ever for medical students to go into internal medicine. If you are interested in this field, you will need to get into and get the most out of an internal medicine residency program. This article will give you some steps to take toward this goal.Study very hard in medical school. Much of the groundwork for getting into an internal medicine residency program will be laid before you graduate from medical school and will depend on your grades and commitment to the field.Find a professor to be a mentor to you to help you find the be