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Family Practice Advance Access originally published online on December 22, 2005
Family Practice 2006 23(1):8-9; doi:10.1093/fampra/cmi108
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Editorial

Future of family medicine workforce in the United States

Leon McDougle, Lawrence L Gabel and Linda Stone

Administrative and Practice Office, OSU Family Practice at University Hospitals East, 1492 E Broad Street, Suite 1302, Columbus, OH 43205, USA; Email: Leon.McDougle{at}osumc.edu

Abstract

In response to the Future of Family Medicine Leadership Committee's recommendations1 The Ohio State University Department of Family Medicine convened 10 faculty development sessions covering the following strategic objectives: (1) Promoting a Sufficient Family Medicine Workforce, (2) the Role of Family Medicine in Academic Health Centers, (3)The New Model of Family Medicine, (4) Electronic Medical Records, (5) Family Medicine Education, (6) Lifelong Learning, (7) Enhancing the Science of Medicine, (8) Quality of Care, (9) Communications, and (10) Leadership and Advocacy. The focus of this editorial is on initiatives and programs to promote a sufficient family medicine workforce. In comparison to other industrialized countries, the United States ranked lowest in primary care functions and lowest in health care outcomes, but highest in health care expenditures. Despite this fact, the trend for United States medical school graduates to select subspecialty careers continues upward. Through collaboration and advocacy, we can all ensure a continued enthusiasm for the selection and retention of family medicine as a career.


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