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    Addressing Canada

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Rural Health

    Background:

    • Physician recruitment to rural communities remains a significant challenge in Canada.
    • Medical schools play a role in addressing this through preferential admission policies.
    • Family medicine departments are enhancing rural training programs and curricula.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the McGill rural program's evolution and current structure.
    • To highlight strategies for improving rural physician recruitment and retention.
    • To offer insights into rural medical training from a practicing physician's perspective.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of the McGill rural program's history and development.
    • Description of the program's organizational structure, including a rural coordinator and 12 training sites.

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  • Qualitative perspective from a rural physician at a specific training site (Shawville, Que.).

    • Main Results:

    • The McGill rural program has evolved significantly, incorporating on-site training for residents and students.
    • A dedicated rural coordinator manages 12 diverse training locations.
    • The program aims to better prepare physicians for rural practice through integrated curricula and experiences.

    Conclusions:

    • The McGill rural program serves as a model for addressing rural physician shortages.
    • Integrated rural training and preferential admission policies are key strategies.
    • Continued curriculum development and support for rural training sites are essential.