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

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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