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. 2018 Mar-Apr;31(2):181-182.
doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2018.02.170359.

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

Lars E Peterson  1 , Bo Fang  2 , James C Puffer  2 , Andrew W Bazemore  2
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Wide Gap between Preparation and Scope of Practice of Early Career Family Physicians

Lars E Peterson et al. J Am Board Fam Med. 2018 Mar-Apr.
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Abstract

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.

Keywords: Comprehensive Health Care; Family Physicians; Practice Gaps.

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Conflict of interest: LEP, BF, and JCP are employees of the American Board of Family Medicine.

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