Blog – Physician Retraining and Reentry

Physician Burnout by Inbox: Digital Demands Fuel Primary Care Crisis

Three new studies reveal a clear link between rising volumes of patient communications — especially through digital portals — and physician burnout, a key factor contributing to the nationwide shortage of primary care doctors.… Read More

Menopause Goes Mainstream: Why Primary Care Physicians are Poised to Lead the Conversation

Primary Care

There’s a long-overdue cultural shift happening in medicine. Once spoken about only in hushed tones or not at all, menopause is having its moment — thanks to the generation of women who never hesitate to … Read More

Concierge Medicine is Widening the Primary Care Gap — Retrained Physicians Can Help Fill it

Physician Shortage, Primary Care

Concierge medicine is on the rise. For a growing number of patients, paying an annual fee for easier access to their doctor sounds like a good trade-off. For physicians, it offers a path to reduced … Read More

The Impact of Policy Changes on Primary Care: Challenges and Opportunities

Primary Care

As discussions around healthcare policy continue, proposed and enacted changes under President Donald Trump’s administration raise questions about the future of primary care. These changes, ranging from health insurance reforms to public health interventions, could … Read More

What TV Shows Like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Virgin River” Teach Us About Primary Care

Primary Care

On the Netflix show “Virgin River,” set in a rural, fictional Northern California town, there is medical clinic run by “Doc” Vernon Mullins. Both the clinic and Doc are portrayed as an integral part … Read More

Why Retraining as a Primary Care Physician in Rural Areas is a Win-Win Solution

Physician Retraining, Physician Shortage, Primary Care

As the U.S. faces an unprecedented shortage of primary care physicians, rural communities are feeling the brunt of this crisis. These areas rely heavily on primary care providers, yet projections suggest they will have … Read More

Expanding Opportunities for Internationally Trained Physicians: Retraining as Primary Care Doctors with PRR

Physician Retraining, Physician Shortage

Amid the growing and concerning shortage of primary care physicians in the U.S., doctors who were trained and licensed in another country have a unique opportunity to contribute to the solution while expanding their … Read More

From ER to Everyday Care: One Doctor’s Path to Primary Care Excellence Through PRR

PRR Graduates, Testimonials

PRR RX for Success: Dr. Roger Gallant

Dr. Roger Gallant co-founded a healthcare clinic in rural Northern California. When a nonprofit, community-based healthcare organization began administering the clinic’s Medi-Cal program, Dr. Gallant was asked to … Read More

Expanding Primary Care: Addressing Physician Shortages and Meeting Patients Where They Are

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Primary care has long been the cornerstone of healthcare, providing individuals with a trusted point of contact for preventative care, chronic disease management and overall wellness. Traditionally, this care is delivered in hospitals, clinics and … Read More

Amid a Growing Physician Shortage, Retraining as a Primary Care Physician Offers a Path to Career Fulfillment and System Relief

Physician Retraining, Physician Shortage, Primary Care

While U.S. healthcare organizations are grappling with how to attract and retain physicians from a workforce that is continuing to shrink, individual physicians may be thinking about how to remain in the medical practice … Read More