MedPage Today June 21, 2024
— Showing skepticism about this career choice won’t solve our physician shortage
As a medical student, every time I meet a physician for the first time, I will inevitably be asked about my specialty of interest. When I say, “family medicine,” reactions are generally split by a rule of thirds: one third will encourage me, one third will respond with a half-hearted nod and a change of subject, and the final third will start a familiar speech I’ve heard dozens of times.
“You’ve probably never been told this,” they begin, “but as a primary care doctor, you’ll be undervalued, underpaid, overworked, and, really, you won’t be making a difference in your patients’ lives. You should consider specializing instead.”
The speech...
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