Author: Ryan Yarnall, MD

Ryan Yarnall, MD Ryan Yarnall, MD (2 Posts)

Resident Physician Contributing Writer

OU School of Community Medicine


Ryan is a second-year internal medicine resident at OU School of Community Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He had published a few articles for in-Training as a medical student and wishes to continue writing during the busy times of residency and beyond.




The Appeal of Ambulatory Medicine: How to Create More Primary Care Physicians

When I am asked about my future plans, my response is rightfully met with confusion. I am entering the workforce as an academic internal medicine physician devoting my practice entirely to the outpatient setting. Yet, two-thirds of my residency training has been managing patients within the walls of a hospital. That disconnect raises interesting questions about my career choice, and, naturally, makes me an anomaly among my peers.

Ryan Yarnall, MD Ryan Yarnall, MD (2 Posts)

Resident Physician Contributing Writer

OU School of Community Medicine


Ryan is a second-year internal medicine resident at OU School of Community Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He had published a few articles for in-Training as a medical student and wishes to continue writing during the busy times of residency and beyond.