Physician Retraining & Reentry (PRR) offers an online education platform featuring 16 training modules that equip experienced physicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to practice adult outpatient primary care. This program addresses the shortage of primary care physicians by enabling specialists and retired doctors to transition back into practice, earning 180 AMA PRA Category 1 credits upon completion.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
The United States faces a growing shortage of primary care physicians, impacting access to timely and quality healthcare, especially for underserved populations. Many experienced physicians, including specialists, those returning from leave, or those considering retirement, possess valuable medical knowledge but may lack current training in adult outpatient primary care.
Solution
Physician Retraining & Reentry (PRR) offers a comprehensive online education platform designed to equip experienced, licensed physicians with the updated knowledge and skills necessary to confidently practice adult outpatient primary care. The program's 16 modules cover a wide range of subjects, from cardiology to telehealth, providing a broad picture of modern primary care practices. Participants can complete the program at their own pace, mastering each course before a final examination and an optional in-person practicum. By enabling physicians to transition or return to primary care, PRR helps address the physician shortage and improve patient access to essential healthcare services.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes medically licensed physicians such as specialists interested in transitioning to general medicine, physicians returning from a leave of absence, surgeons no longer able to perform surgery, and retired physicians interested in re-entering practice.
Features
- Sixteen online training modules covering cardiology, dermatology, medical records, and telehealth.
- Curriculum developed in collaboration with UC San Diego School of Medicine faculty.
- Self-paced learning, allowing physicians to work through the program on their own schedule.
- 180 AMA PRA Category 1 credits from the UC San Diego School of Medicine upon completion.
- Certificate of Completion from PRR.
- Board certification opportunity through the American Academy of General Physicians.
- Access to career opportunities in federally funded community clinics, collegiate and industrial clinics, emerging chain store clinics, hospital group clinics, and VA/military clinics.