In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we hear from Dr. Brittney Anderson, a board-certified family physician and founder of Anderson Family Care in rural Alabama. Dr. Anderson discusses her journey from training to opening her private practice, the importance of providing comprehensive care in rural areas, and the challenges and rewards of owning a private practice. She emphasizes the significance of community involvement and shares valuable advice for physicians considering opening their own practices.

Topics By Timestamp

00:00 Introduction

00:11 Meet Dr. Brittney Anderson

01:07 Choosing Family Medicine

01:47 Practicing in Rural Alabama

06:17 Community Involvement and Impact

09:32 Starting a Private Practice

11:48 Balancing Clinical and Business Demands

16:02 Advice for Aspiring Private Practitioners

21:15 Conclusion and Resources

Additional resources

Rural Health | AAFP | AAFP

Rural Health | AAFP (member interest group)

Rural Health Information Hub

Starting, Closing, or Selling a Practice | AAFP

Business of Medicine for Physicians | AAFP

Business Fundamentals for New Physicians CME | AAFP

AAFP starting a practice tool: https://www.aafp.org/content/dam/AAFP/documents/practice_management/restricted/start-a-practice.xlsx

Independent Solo/Small Group Practice | AAFP (member interest group)

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