Preparedness of Internal Medicine and Family Practice Residents for Treating Common Conditions
JAMAPublished 27 November 2002
Francine C. Wiest
Citations110
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Differences in preparedness to manage common adult conditions between internal medicine and FP residents were consistent with the emphasis on an inpatient setting for IM residents and on office-based care for FP residents.
Abstract
Internal medicine and FP residents report differences in preparedness to manage common adult conditions. These differences were consistent with the emphasis on an inpatient setting for IM residents and on office-based care for FP residents.
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