The Assistant Physician (AP) - A pathway to independent practice?

Rebekah Bernard MD and Niran Al-Agba MD | 2/5/2024

In part 2 of my discussion of the Assistant Physician (AP) role, Dr. Keith Frederick meets Dr. Liz Troilo, who benefited from his legislation. After working as an AP, Dr. Troilo matched into residency and now provides critical access care as a Family physician in Missouri. Dr. Frederick proposes a possible alternate pathway to independent practice for physicians other than formal residency training.

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