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Wide Gap between Preparation and Scope of Practice of Early Career Family Physicians

2018

AUTHOR(S)
Peterson, Lars E
Fang, Bo
Puffer, James C
Bazemore, Andrew W
TOPIC(S)
What Family Physicians Do
KEYWORD(S)
JABFM Policy Brief
National Graduate Survey
VOLUME
31(2):181-182

We found substantial gaps between preparation for, and practice of, early career family physicians in nearly all clinical practice areas. With reported intentions of graduates for a broad scope of practice, gaps between practice and preparation suggest family physicians early in their careers may not be finding opportunities to provide comprehensive care.

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