General practitioner

A general practitioner (GP) or family physician isphysician who operatesgeneral practiceprovides ambulatory care. The terms General PracticeFamily Practiceoften used interchangeably, thoughlatterbecoming more common.

A Family Practice physicianboard-certifiedFamily Medicine. Training includesfocus onfamily as well as treating an individual throughout their life stages. Family physicians complete medical schooldo one yearinternship2 more yearsspecialized medical residency trainingFamily Medicine. Board Certified Family Physicians retakeboard-like exam every 7 yearsremain certified. Family Practioners do primary care (prevention) as well as secondary care (disease modification). Some also do minor surgery or obstetrics while others focus on Occupational Health or Sports Medicine.