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Summary
Medical students gained valuable experience in family medicine during a 1970 Ontario program. Both students and physicians reported a favorable response to this joint initiative.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Family Medicine
- Public Health Initiatives
Background:
- In 1970, a collaborative program was established between the Ontario Chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Province of Ontario's Department of Health.
- This initiative aimed to provide preclinical medical students with practical experience in family medicine settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and reception of a summer program placing medical students with family physicians.
- To summarize the findings and overall response from participants in the 1970 program.
Main Methods:
- Thirteen preclinical medical students participated in the program.
- Students completed summer rotations with family physicians across Ontario.
Main Results:
- The program involved a joint effort by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Department of Health.
- The overall feedback from both the participating students and the family physicians was positive.
Conclusions:
- The 1970 summer program in family medicine was well-received by students and physicians.
- The initiative demonstrated a favorable outcome in providing practical medical training and fostering collaboration.
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