"Yes, my goal is to go into private practice with another physician. Due to the start-up costs, it isn't feasible for me to practice alone. However, I have a friend who is finishing her osteopathic residency, and she would like to open a practice with me after I complete my residency. What I like about business ownership is the freedom it will give me with my patients. I will be able to charge reduced fees for the community members who cannot afford healthcare and even volunteer some of my services. If I worked for a hospital or another medical group, I would be bound by their rules and regulations, which does not interest me."
