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Family Doctor Becomes a Specialist in Modern Medicine
The rise of family practice as a medical specialty reshapes primary care. Over 100 residency programs train general practitioners to meet 1970s standards, with AMA approval in 1969 and new roles like house calls and minor surgery. Dr. Jerry Wildgen of Kalispell exemplifies the modern clinician balancing patient trust, rural calls by plane, and personal rest. Young students seek public service in rural areas, while ongoing education keeps the field current.
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