What is the difference between internal med dr. and a gp?

Residency training: Internal medicine physicians have to complete a rigorous 3yr internship/residency training program in order to become board eligible. They then must pass an examination every 7-10 years to become & maintain board certification among other requirements. Internal medicine is a recognized specialty by the american board of medical specialties (www.Abms.Org). General practice docs don't go thru same.

Training: A gp/general practitioner, is a physician who has completed a year of training (the internship). A family practitioner or internist has completed a minimum of 3 years of training.