What passes for a starfish's circulatory system uses ocean water instead of blood. This is essentially a series of tubes that extend from the stomach to the arms to transport nutrients. A starfish doesn't have a heart, but water running through the arms and feet provides oxygen.
The average internist has a salary of $186,850 a year ($89.83 an hour). An entry level internist can expect to earn $60,870 a year ($29.26 an hour) while an experienced internist has an average annual salary of greater than $187,200 a year (greater than $90.00 an hour).n entry level internist can expect to earn $60,870 a year ($29.26 an hour) while an experienced internist has an average annual salary of greater than $187,200 a year (greater than $90.00 an hour).
As far as compensation, internists are in the lower third of the ranks. Internists had a mean income of $185,000. Topping the list were orthopedists, cardiologists, radiologists, and gastroenterologists. Historically, internal medicine has been among the lower earning of the medical specialties. In both of Medscape's previous compensation surveys, internists placed in the bottom third of specialists. About 10% of internists earn $300,000 or more; about 16% earn $100,000 or less. For employed physicians, compensation includes salary, bonus, and profit-sharing contributions. For partners, compensation includes earnings after tax-deductible business expenses but before income tax.