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

Author(s)

Peterson, Lars E, Fang, Bo, Puffer, James C, and Bazemore, Andrew W

Topic(s)

What Family Physicians Do

Keyword(s)

JABFM Policy Brief, and National Graduate Survey

Volume

Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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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