How can I possibly keep current with medical advances in the care of children, adolescents, adults, older adults, men, women, and pregnant women?
Bright physicians who enjoy diversity and continuity are perfect for family medicine. Family medicine was the first specialty to require periodic recertification after a physician passes the specialty Board examination. As part of that seven-year process, every family physician must complete 50 hours of continuing medical education for each subsequent year after residency completion. This education and the required chart review enables family physicians to keep their knowledge base current. In addition, many practicing family physicians are teachers of medical students and residents, another way in which they “learn twice” and stay intellectually challenged.
