Wanted: trainees for rural practice

Aust J Rural Health. 2003 Apr;11(2):96-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1584.2003.00460.x.

Abstract

To address the increasing need for rural health practitioners, Canada is trying various methods of medical education, including community based residency streams, additional skills training and teamwork models. This paper discusses some of the factors that may affect the effectiveness of these methods.

MeSH terms

  • Australia
  • Community Health Services / organization & administration
  • Family Practice / education
  • Family Practice / trends
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency / statistics & numerical data
  • Internship and Residency / trends*
  • Medicine / trends
  • Nurse Practitioners / statistics & numerical data
  • Primary Health Care / trends
  • Rural Health Services / trends*
  • Social Perception
  • Specialization
  • Workforce