Graduate follow-up in the University of Mississippi family practice residency program

Practice profiles in 120 University Medical Center Department of Family Medicine residency graduates were assessed by questionnaire and follow-up telephone calls. Physician credentials, career satisfaction, and evaluation of residency training were also addressed. Findings include some preferences for partnership or group practice settings and practices in communities of less than 25,000. Eighty percent of graduates remain in Mississippi, and most are satisfied with their careers and the residency training they received. Changing patterns in areas such as obstetrical care provided and Medicare/Medicaid acceptance suggest new surveys may be needed to provide the department with information that will assist in meeting its goals.