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Screening applicants for a rural medical education program.

M Glasser1, M A Stearns, J A Stearns

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, 61107-5780, USA. michaelg@uic.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|August 5, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The Rural Medical Education (RMED) Program developed a screening tool to find suitable candidates for rural family physician training. This instrument aims to ensure program success and address physician shortages in rural areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Rural Health
  • Physician Training

Background:

  • Rural areas face significant physician shortages, particularly in family medicine.
  • The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford established the Rural Medical Education (RMED) Program to address this need.
  • Effective candidate selection is crucial for the success of rural physician training programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the screening instrument developed by the RMED Program.
  • To identify appropriate candidates for rural family physician training.
  • To enhance the selection process for medical professionals committed to rural practice.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a comprehensive screening instrument by the RMED Program.
  • The instrument is designed to assess candidate suitability for rural family medicine.

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  • Details of the screening process and criteria used for evaluation are outlined.

    • Main Results:

    • The screening instrument effectively identifies candidates with the potential to succeed in rural family medicine.
    • The developed tool aids in selecting individuals committed to serving rural communities.
    • The instrument provides a structured approach to candidate evaluation.

    Conclusions:

    • The RMED Program's screening instrument is a valuable tool for selecting future rural family physicians.
    • This selection process supports the program's goal of increasing physician presence in underserved rural areas.
    • The described instrument can be a model for other rural medical education initiatives.