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Establishment of a community-based residency training program.

C B Whiteside, M F Longhurst

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien

|May 15, 2010

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University of British Columbia family practice residents gain rural experience through hands-on training. This program addresses primary care physician shortages in rural areas by enhancing physician skills.

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Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository

Establishment of a Clinic-based Biorepository

Published on: May 29, 2017

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Rural Health
Family Medicine

Background:

Significant shortage of primary-care physicians in rural communities.
Need for enhanced practical skills among physicians serving rural populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the deficit of primary-care physicians in rural areas.
To improve the skills of physicians for rural practice through experiential learning.

Main Methods:

Second-year residents from the University of British Columbia's Department of Family Practice are placed in rural settings.
Residents receive experiential training under experienced, community-based family physicians.
Emphasis on mutual teaching, learning, and mentorship between residents and attending physicians.

Main Results:

Residents gain practical, hands-on experience in rural primary care settings.
Established rural physicians provide mentorship and share their expertise.
The program fosters a supportive learning environment through companionship.

Conclusions:

Experiential training in rural communities effectively addresses physician shortages.
This model enhances the skills and readiness of new physicians for rural practice.
The program benefits both residents and experienced rural physicians through shared learning and mentorship.