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Family medicine may be a single specialty, but it comes in almost as many "flavors" as there are family physicians. This collection of articles is designed to display a variety of flavors of practice and give you a start in a practice that suits your taste.

Last Update: 05/11/2021

Job Hunting
08/01/2020	Developing Your Professional Career Plan
02/01/2021	Employment and Contract Considerations for Family Physicians in the Era of COVID-19
08/01/2016	Employment Contracts for Family Physicians in an Evolving Market
08/01/2006	Finding the Perfect Job
10/01/2015	Finding the Right Job: Two Key Issues
01/01/2001	Interviewing 101
10/01/2021	Life After Residency: Exploring Practice Options in Family Medicine new
12/01/2002	A Primer on Employment Contracts
12/01/2016	What Makes a Good CV?
Leadership Development
	See our "Physician Leadership" topic collection
Alternative Practice Options
02/01/2001	14 Alternative Practice Styles
01/01/2003	Choosing Between Clinical Practice and Administration
06/01/2021	House Calls: Providing Care Beyond the Office Walls
03/01/2007	Is Moonlighting Right For You?
09/01/2002	A Job-Share Model for the New Millenium
06/01/2004	Part-Time Practice: Making It Work
02/01/1999	A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens
10/01/2021	Find Your Side Gig: Extra Income Opportunities for Family Physicians new
Other Practice Options
	See our "Direct Primary Care" topic collection
	See our "Employed Practice" topic collection
	See our "Independent and Solo Practice" topic collection
	See our "Rural Practice" topic collection
Leaving Practice
10/01/2018	How to Have a Good Goodbye
02/01/2002	It's Not Too Early to Prepare for Semi-Retirement
10/01/2005	A Must-Do List for the Departing Physician
12/01/2004	Negotiating Your Semi-Retirement Package
Scope of Practice
06/01/2007	Balancing a Personal Life With OB Care
08/01/2005	Caring for Children: Re-examining the Family Physician's Role
10/01/2014	Caring for Seniors: How Community-Based Organizations Can Help
06/01/2005	Expanding Your Practice Through Niche Services
03/01/2003	Sharing Maternity Care
10/01/2019	Scope of Practice: Reclaiming Young Patient Care
03/01/1999	Tips for Making Inpatient Care More Efficient
Other Resources
	AAFP CareerLink
	Navigating Physician Employment Contracts [AAFP Supplement] new
	Video: Negotiating Your Employment Agreement [Family Medicine Practice Hack] new
	Family Physician Guide to Employment Contracts [AAFP] new