Another Challenge of Family Medicine Residency Training in Japan

摘要

Ryuichi Ohta, MD, MHPE, et al identified the challenges in family medicine training in rural Japan.1 According to the study, family medicine residents struggled to adapt to a broader practice range than those taught in medical school. Additionally, we have found that another issue related to their training in Japan exists. Current family medicine residency programs in Japan provide pediatric training in inpatient settings similar to pediatric residency training. The family medicine residents must rotate in pediatrics for 3 months to obtain their specialty board certification from the Japan Primary Care Association (JPCA), but no specific outpatient training frequency has been set.2.