Back to school: options for learning the business of medicine.

www.aafp.org / fpm ■ F A M I L Y P R A C T I C E M A N A G E M E N T ■ 27 People talk about the art and science of medicine. In recent years, the business of medicine has demanded physicians’ attention as well. More and more physicians are pursuing business education, whether it’s to help them prepare for increased administrative responsibilities or a career outside of clinical practice or simply to develop skills that will make their practices more successful. The burgeoning number of degree programs marketed to physicians is indicative of the growing interest, and directors of these programs report significant growth in the number of applicants and requests for program literature. Continuing medical education (CME) has also evolved to include courses that reflect physicians’ increased interest in the business of health care. If you want to join the ranks of physicians who are going back to school to learn the business of medicine, you’ve got more options to choose from than ever before.