While the call to leadership to prepare family physicians to champion improvements in the practice of medicine is not new, it has perhaps never been more urgent. From patient-centered medical homes to health care reform to new initiatives to measure and improve quality of care, family medicine leadership is critical. Yet, are we prepared to meet this challenge? Do medical students graduate ready to become patient advocates? Do residents have sufficient leadership skills to lead an office team that provides care for their patients, and a community to make changes that can impact population health? With seemingly less time in each encounter to accomplish more acute, chronic, and preventive care for the patient, do our practicing colleagues still have the enthusiasm and passion to tackle the responsibility of leadership in their hospital, community, or organization?
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