Residencies leading to primary care

[Swansocl]

I'm a P3 and am interested in a career in primary care, specifically diabetes management. I'm realizing that for the most part a residency is required to work in this field, but I have a couple of questions:

1. Is there a path to a career in primary care where a residency wouldn't be required, and if so what is it?

2. As far as residencies go, what are the options? Am care, community, etc?

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[FarmacistInTraining]

It's very possible to get into primary care as a pharmacist without a residency in the Indian Health Service.

I've seen you post on these forums before, and you seem knowledgeable about the USPHS. I just started pharmacy school, but I'm interested in the USPHS as a potential career pathway. Is it okay for me to PM you some questions?