AOHC Encore 2022-AOHC Opening General Session May 1, 2022

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Summary:<br /><br />In the 69th Annual Sappington Memorial Lecture, Dr. Paul Jung discusses the future of preventive medicine and the changes in medical education and training that are shaping the specialty. He highlights the increase in medical students pursuing dual degrees and the rise of combined residency programs in two specialties. Dr. Jung emphasizes the importance of adapting to these changes and attracting future doctors to preventive medicine. He encourages the audience to play a role in ensuring the specialty's relevance and impact in healthcare. The lecture provides insights into the evolving landscape of medical education and the need for preventive medicine to adapt and innovate. <br /><br />The speaker also discusses the potential impact on physicians like Jane Doe, suggesting that the traditional model of single-specialty medicine may not fully utilize their talents. They propose that preventive medicine could be an ideal specialty for Jane Doe, given its focus on population health and broader skill sets. However, marketing the specialty to both Jane Doe and potential employers poses challenges. The speaker suggests potential changes, such as renaming the specialty and reevaluating requirements to attract and retain physicians like Jane Doe. Overall, the lecture emphasizes the need for action in shaping the future of preventive medicine for the benefit of patients and future physicians.

Keywords

preventive medicine

medical education

training

specialty

dual degrees

combined residency programs

future doctors

relevance

impact

physicians

Jane Doe

population health

challenges