A proposal for a combined family practice--internal medicine residency.
Both family practice and internal medicine currently train graduates for primary care. A single, four-year program is proposed that combines the strengths of family practice and internal medicine, incorporates community needs into the curriculum, and addresses the physician's changed role in a revolutionized health care provision system. Specific training recommendations and the societal and professional advantages of such a program are detailed.
Christiansen
R G
RG
Johnson
L P
LP
Boyd
G E
GE
Koepsell
J E
JE
Sutton
K
K
D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000639:trends; D004465:Economic Competition; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000193:education*; D007396:Internship and Residency; D014481:United States