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

J Am Board Fam Med

From the American Board of Family Medicine, Lexington, KY (LEP, BF, JCP); the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington (LEP); and the Robert Graham Center, Washington, DC (AWB).

Published: September 2019

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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http://dx.doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2018.02.170359DOI Listing

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