When I am asked about my future plans, my response is rightfully met with confusion. I am entering the workforce as an academic internal medicine physician devoting my practice entirely to the outpatient setting. Yet, two-thirds of my residency training has been managing patients within the walls of a hospital. That disconnect raises interesting questions about my career choice, and, naturally, makes me an anomaly among my peers.
"When I am asked about my future plans, my response is rightfully met with confusion. I am entering the workforce as an academic internal medicine physician devoting my practice entirely to the outpatient setting. Yet, two-thirds of my residency training has been managing patients within the walls of a hospital."
Internal medicine resident Ryan Yarnall, MD, shares the importance of #ambulatorymedicine. Published on in-House, the online peer-reviewed publication for residents and fellows.
https://in-housestaff.org/the-appeal-of-ambulatory-medicine-1653
