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Does anyone think that family med is heading extinction? It seems that medicine is becoming more specialized by the day, even in rural communities. Why should I go into family med vs. med.peds?
murph79 said:Does anyone think that family med is heading extinction? It seems that medicine is becoming more specialized by the day, even in rural communities. Why should I go into family med vs. med.peds?
KentW said:I think the real question is, why bother doing a four-year residency in med-peds if you're interested in primary care?
As for FP becoming "extinct", I wouldn't hold my breath.
KentW said:I think the real question is, why bother doing a four-year residency in med-peds if you're interested in primary care?
As for FP becoming "extinct", I wouldn't hold my breath.
ramonaquimby said:in the real world, as soemone once stated here, who is goign to take call for you? it's hard enough finding one person, but being med peds, you'd be forced to find an internist AND a pediatrician.
murph79 said:Does anyone think that family med is heading extinction? It seems that medicine is becoming more specialized by the day, even in rural communities. Why should I go into family med vs. med.peds?