KevinMD January 19, 2025
After 30 years of practice and expertise in family medicine, with two specialties—one in Romania in general and preventive medicine for four years, and another in family medicine with Michigan State University for three years—I had my first forced vacation. Three weeks ago, I had a total hip replacement, which went excellently. I’m in great shape, but staying home 24/7 is something new. I discovered that the day feels much longer when you’re at home. I read three books in a week, wrote three chapters of a novel, and even had time to write articles. One topic that’s been on my mind is: What is a family doctor? What advice do I have for the new generation of family doctors?
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