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Underserved rural primary care preceptorship project.

R H Curry

    Physician Assistant (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
    |May 11, 1983
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    Physician Assistant (PA) training programs can improve rural healthcare access. Required rural preceptorships and employment support help place PAs in underserved areas, addressing primary care shortages.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Public Health
    • Rural Health

    Background:

    • Primary care physician distribution in Georgia is uneven.
    • Underserved and rural areas face significant healthcare access challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of a required rural/underserved primary care preceptorship on Physician Assistant (PA) graduates' practice locations.
    • To evaluate strategies for increasing PA placement in Health Manpower Shortage Areas (HMSAs).

    Main Methods:

    • Emory University PA program mandated rural/underserved primary care preceptorships.
    • Included student selection, physician outreach, training in underserved settings, and employment assistance.
    • Tracked practice locations of 274 PA graduates.

    Main Results:

    • 70% of graduates practice in primary care.
    • 35% of primary care PAs practice in rural Georgia.
    • 27% of primary care PAs practice in federally designated HMSAs.

    Conclusions:

    • Positive community experiences during training, financial incentives, and employment services effectively place PAs in underserved areas.
    • Regulatory support for PAs may further enhance placement in HMSAs.

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