Physician Retraining & Reentry Prr

The PRR Program Physician Retraining & Reentry is an online educational program presented in collaboration with UC San Diego School of Medicine faculty to help solve the nation’s growing physician shortage. PRR Candidates PRR is an exceptional option for medically licensed physicians who wish to practice part-time or full-time adult outpatient primary care including- Working specialists interested in making a transition to general medicine - Physicians who took a leave of absence and are ready to return to the clinic - Retired physicians who are interested in getting back in the game - Physicians nearing retirement who wish to transition to part-time work - Surgeons who, due to a disability, are no longer able to perform surgery, but are still fully capable of diagnosing and treating patients in a primary care setting How PRR Works PRR consists of 15 online modules that cover a wide range of critical subject matter from cardiology to dermatology, medical records and more. Participants are able to work through the program at their own pace giving them ample time to master each course before taking a final examination and a one-day, in-person practicum. The estimated time to complete PRR is 180 hours. Upon completion, graduates receive 180 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits from the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Certificate of Completion from PRR. PRR also offers a shadowing program at a nominal fee for those who wish to get more experience before returning to the clinic. The team also offers job placement assistance to those who complete the program by directing them to- Federally funded community clinics - Collegiate and industrial clinics- Emerging chain store clinics - Hospital group clinics - V.A./military clinics