Family Medicine (FM) refers to the medical specialty providing comprehensive care across ages and settings.
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Abstract: At the time of this interview, Dr. Sean Rogers was a graduating third-year family ... Read more
Katherine Rodriguez
Updated April 14, 2026 by Katherine Rodriguez
Dr. Jackée Clement, MD, is a family physician, founder of Good Journey Mental Health and Wellness, ... Read more
Kyle Magatelli
Updated August 1, 2024 by Kyle Magatelli
The below interview with Dr. Neil Saley, author of Medical School: Experience the Journey has ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated May 23, 2023 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Dr. Farrah Fong is a third year family medicine resident at Rutger’s/Robert Wood Johnson Medical ... Read more
Emily Millet
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emily Millet
From a young age, Aaron Saguil knew that he wanted to be a doctor. His ... Read more
Tessa Minicozzi
Updated August 14, 2022 by Tessa Minicozzi
One of the most exciting experiences during medical school is selecting the specialty in which ... Read more
Andrew Lee
Updated April 30, 2020 by Andrew Lee
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a chance to interact with some of the ... Read more
Adelle
Updated February 18, 2019 by Adelle
Dr. Lewis Potter is a physician in Newcastle (UK) and the founder of Geeky Medics, ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Dr. Knut Schroeder is a practicing GP in Bristol, UK; a freelance medical author, and ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated August 21, 2026 by Gloria Onwuneme
By Brent Schnipke If the average reader is asked to imagine a typical medical student, ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated February 28, 2019 by Brent Schnipke
Dr. Tyler Edwards is an attending physician who specializes in family medicine, practicing for almost ... Read more
Thomas Richards
Updated August 21, 2026 by Thomas Richards
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process by which ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated February 28, 2019 by Brent Schnipke
The transition from eager-to-learn-everything MS3 to self-assured MS4 with a clear residency goal comes much ... Read more
Michael Cafarchio
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michael Cafarchio
The advent of the Affordable Care Act was meant, in part, to help to increase ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
According to the Center for Disease Control, childhood obesity is reaching what some are calling ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated July 11, 2022 by Brian Wu
Well Baby visits can be stressful for both physicians and the new parents – not ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated March 19, 2019 by Brian Wu
Rebecca Lubelczuk shares her thoughts on the field of correctional medicine and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
The National Health Service Corps creates a win-win for doctors and underserved communities by financing medical education and bringing health care to those who need it most.
Christina Crisologo
Updated May 5, 2026 by Christina Crisologo
An American medical student compares his experience with the German health care system to health care in the U.S.
Andrew Nguyen
Updated August 21, 2026 by Andrew Nguyen
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