A Proposal for a Combined Family Practice—Internal Medicine Residency

Abstract
Both family practice and internal medicine currently train graduates for primary care. A single, four-year program is proposed that combines the strengths of family practice and internal medicine, incorporates community needs into the curriculum, and addresses the physician's changed role in a revolutionized health care provision system. Specific training recommendations and the societal and professional advantages of such a program are detailed. (JAMA1986;255:2628-2630)