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House Calls is the autobiography of one of the more famous founders of the specialtyof family medicine, Dr. Thomas Stern. Dr. Stern’s distinguished career included serviceas the residency director at one of the first family practice residencies in California. Hewas also the vice president for education and scientific affairs for the American Academyof Family Physicians.