Let them specialize

     Although I do agree with everyone that primary care physicians are very important and lacking in our hospitals, I believe that if people want to specialize then they should. It's pretty rare that someone comes out of medical school being interested in generally everything rather than one specific field of medicine. Many people find out during rotations that they are either interested in one subject more than the other or may even just understand it more. If these people excel in one area and are more fascinated by it, why shouldn't they be allowed to specialize in it? Generally, people tend to do better at their job if they enjoy it and are truly interested in what they're doing. They tend to work harder, focus better, and pay more attention to their work if they truly care about it. In the case of medicine, wouldn't it be better to have someone specialize in neurosurgery if that's their forte and what they truly care about rather than just being a primary care physician? I actually think its a smart move in health care to have those who excel in specific areas pursue those specialties. This way, we have the best of the best in each specialty and those who don't really stand out in one field to become primary care physicians. 

     In no way, however, am I saying that they should JUST become primary care physicians. I don't think those who specialize are in any way better or smart than those who don't. I'm just saying that some people are generally good at a lot of different things and others are really good at one thing, and that those who are good at a lot should become primary care physicians. These people are very important for health care and are pretty much keeping everything afloat.