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. 1992 Jun;38:1393–1396.

Survey of Third-Year Postgraduate Training Positions in Family Medicine

Adding more positions for adequate training in primary care

Nick Busing
PMCID: PMC2146134  PMID: 21221396

Abstract

In a survey of 16 program directors of residency training in family medicine, respondents were asked about numbers and types of third-year positions they offer. As Canadian educational programs move toward implementing or expanding 2-year prelicensure requirements, many directors are exploring the need to add even more positions for adequate training in primary care. Respondents offered suggestions on tailoring strategies in view of the educational, political, and economic climate.

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