KevinMD September 17, 2025
Jerina Gani, MD, MPH

The overlooked treasure of primary care: Why this field is more rewarding than most realize

Primary care often carries a reputation: long hours, too much paperwork, and not enough pay. Many providers see it as a burden, a stepping stone, or simply “less glamorous” than other specialties.

But here is the truth most clinicians overlook: Primary care holds hidden rewards, both financial and emotional, that can transform not just your practice, but your life.

After almost twenty years as a primary care physician, I can confidently say: Primary care is one of the most rewarding, and surprisingly profitable, paths in medicine. The key is knowing how to unlock its hidden opportunities.

I can say with confidence that I am thriving...

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