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Aspirations for an Ideal Future in Medicine: Obstacles and Strategies

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Then brainstorm ideas to fill the gap such as: Learn about the current state of private practices in the areas I want to work from several perspectives. Look for practices that are recruiting where I could learn on the job. Look up conferences for private practice or direct primary care to learn more.

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Unexpected Praise for Direct Pay Practices from Dr. Vonnegut – A Book Review

Noreta Family Medicine

Vonnegut’s book took me on an entertaining and insightful journey, ranging from very short and hilarious tales of his interactions with his pediatric patients and their parents, to longer chapters where he laments both the disappearance of private practice primary care offices and the loss of physician control in the healthcare system.

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For family medicine workforce, HHS reorganization plan receives a failing grade

Common Sense Family Doctor

The sub-headline from a Medscape news article said it all: "Anesthesiology Still Hot, Family Medicine Is Not." Before becoming a core faculty member at the Lancaster General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program , I spent more than 15 years teaching in Georgetown's family medicine department.

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