Journal article
The Australian Rural Clinical School (RCS) program supports rural medical workforce: Evidence from a crosssectional study of 12 RCSs
J McGirr, A Seal, A Barnard, C Cheek, D Garne, J Greenhill, S Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, GM Luscombe, J May, JM Leod, B O'Sullivan, D Playford, J Wright
Rural and Remote Health | AUSTRALIAN RURAL HEALTH EDUC NETWORK | Published : 2019
DOI: 10.22605/RRH4971
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Abstract
Introduction: Many strategies have been implemented to address the shortage of medical practitioners in rural areas. One such strategy, the Rural Clinical School Program supporting 18 rural clinical schools (RCSs), represents a substantial financial investment by the Australian Government. This is the first collaborative RCS study summarising the rural work outcomes of multiple RCSs. The aim of this study was to combine data from all RCSs' 2011 graduating classes to determine the association between rural location of practice in 2017 and (i) extended rural clinical placement during medical school (at least 12 months training in a rural area) and (ii) having a rural background. Methods: All m..
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