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Graduate follow-up in the US Air Force family practice residency programs
The Journal of Family Practice
|December 1, 1983
Summary
Graduates of US Air Force family medicine residencies reported high satisfaction with their training, with most remaining in the Air Force and achieving board certification. The residency programs were largely considered adequate or superior to civilian programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Family Medicine
- Military Health
Background:
- The US Air Force has sponsored family practice residency programs since 1973.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of these programs is crucial for military healthcare readiness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the adequacy of family practice residency training provided by the US Air Force.
- To evaluate the career paths and satisfaction of program graduates.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 216 US Air Force family physician residency graduates between 1973 and 1982.
- 179 (83%) graduates responded, providing data on training, career, and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- 74% of respondents remained in the Air Force.
- 99.4% of respondents were board-certified.
- 43.5% considered their training superior, and 53.7% considered it equal to civilian programs.
Conclusions:
- US Air Force family practice residency programs produced highly qualified and satisfied physicians.
- The training appears adequate and competitive with civilian programs, contributing to physician retention in the Air Force.