Why are combined FM/EM residencies not more common?

Currently, there are only 3 FM/EM programs (5 years) in the country. Why are these programs not more common? To a naive med student, dual board certification in FM and EM seems to create the ultimate rural doctor, and something like this pathway is what other large countries with remote areas do, see Australia and Canada. With FM/EM, you can legally and practically find work as a hospitalist with an open ICU, in any ED, and start your own outpatient clinic (not just urgent care). The main... Read more
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