At a recent conference for medical educators by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Wanda Filer, a past president of the American Academy of Family Physicians asked how many of us in the room had been told we were “too smart for Family Medicine”? At a conference of close to 600 people, a little … More Nature vs Nurture: What matters more for student interest in Family Medicine?
By Jake Whetzel, MD Recently our residency program has wrapped up another interview season, meeting to review our applicants (and potential future friends and colleagues) to complete our rank list to submit for the Match in March. It is nearly impossible to meet and get to know each applicant as a resident due to … More How Did I Get Here?
Why (not) Family Medicine? is a series of posts from health care thought leaders, both inside and outside of Family Medicine. These will be posted every Friday. The participants were asked to focus on whatever they wanted in response to this question. We are glad that so many of these impressive leaders were willing to … More Why (not) Family Medicine?–Glen Stream, MD, MBI
Why (not) Family Medicine? is a series of posts from health care thought leaders, both inside and outside of Family Medicine. These will be posted every Friday. The participants were asked to focus on whatever they wanted in response to this question. We are glad that so many of these impressive leaders were willing … More Why (not) Family Medicine?–Wanda Filer, MD, MBA
By Jordan Knox, MD Occasionally I’ve been wondering: What would I be doing if I weren’t in medicine? Usually on some of my darker days, because let’s face it: as much of a privilege as it is to care for other people, there are times when you just aren’t enjoying it as much. So I … More What Would You Do If You Weren’t In Medicine?
By Jake Whetzel, MD I think there were a lot of things that pointed me towards medicine initially. This included provider role models, family members with illness, and a love for understanding how the body functions and reacts to its environment. The most significant influence was a specific role model, my main primary care provider … More Role Reversal
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