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  • The Rural Clinical Training and Support (RCTS) program aims to address Australia's rural medical practitioner shortage.
  • Existing research focuses on students, neglecting the RCTS academic and professional staff.
  • This knowledge gap impacts workforce and succession planning for the RCTS program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather data on the current RCTS workforce through a pilot survey.
  • To identify characteristics, motivations, and future intentions of RCTS staff.
  • To inform workforce and succession planning for the RCTS program.

Main Methods:

  • A web-based survey was distributed to all RCTS professional, academic, and clinical academic staff.
  • Data collection occurred from March to June 2014.
  • The survey included quantitative demographics and qualitative open-ended questions.

Main Results:

  • The RCTS workforce was estimated at 970, with 316 complete responses (40.9%).
  • The majority of respondents were female (71%) and professional staff (62%), with a predominant age group of 40-60 years.
  • Academics were older (62% >50 years) with fewer rural backgrounds (42%) compared to professionals (62%).
  • Staff cited lifestyle and passion for rural health as key motivators, but contract uncertainty was a concern.
  • 84% of staff supported a leadership and succession program to prevent future shortages.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides valuable insights into the RCTS workforce's views and aspirations.
  • Current workforce data serve as a benchmark for future trend monitoring and shortage prediction.
  • Addressing staff concerns and implementing succession planning are vital for RCTS sustainability.