Exploring Medical Specialties with a Family Medicine Resident

In this episode, I have a special guest, Dr. Tammy Nguyen, a PGY-3 Family Medicine resident. We take a deep dive into a career in Family Medicine, including what it is, who’s a good fit for It, what you should do in medical school if you’re interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine, and more!
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
00:37 Dr. Nguen’s Introduction
01:54 Lighthearted Interlude No. 1
03:43 What is the role of a Family Medicine physician, and where do they practice medicine?
06:52 What fields of medicine can a family medicine physician specialize in?
09:03 Lighthearted Interlude No. 2
10:26 What kind of residency programs are out there for family medicine (academic, rural, community)
12:42 How does a family medicine physician treat and care for their patients?
18:05 Lighthearted Interlude No. 3
19:25 What if I’m considering Family Medicine vs Pediatrics vs Internal Medicine
21:42 Who is a good fit for becoming a Family Medicine physician?
24:27 What is a Family Medicine Residency like?
26:33 Lighthearted Interlude No. 4
32:56 For medical students who are interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine, how should they get involved and started?
34:41 Where should I apply for Family Medicine audition rotations?
42:15 Lighthearted Interlude No. 5
43:41 Dr. Nguyen’s Parting Words of Wisdom

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