Busy but fulfilling: The path to becoming a family doctor

Health and AthleticsScience and Research
Written By Stuart McNish

Guest: Dr. Devyn Parsons (family physician and obesity specialist)

The life of a family doctor is jam-packed. Dr. Devyn Parsons sees between 30 and 35 patients per day. But somehow, she manages to squeeze in even more – she investigates lab results and contacts patients for follow-up, on top of even more work as an obesity specialist.

As a result, time management is key. Breaks need to be scheduled in, rather than being spontaneous. Before and after each work day, she responds to emails and looks over paperwork. It is certainly an intense career – one filled with learning and gaining even more knowledge.

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