While there are fellowship programs out there that could pay for your trip, Borchers, Gabrielson, and I all self-funded our sabbaticals.

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They continue training in residency programs that allow them the option to graduate and practice as a primary care doctor, or pursue fellowship to sub-specialize in a specific area.

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