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Using microcomputers in rural preceptorships.

D L Harris1, W J Peay, L J Lutz

  • 1Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132.

Family Medicine
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Medical students using computers in rural preceptorships felt more confident accessing literature and less concerned about medical knowledge. This initiative aims to encourage primary care practice in rural areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Workforce Analysis
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • U.S. physician forecasts show an oversupply, particularly in subspecialties, not primary care.
  • Medical students' focus on narrow fields stems from fear of comprehensive knowledge requirements.
  • Lack of required ambulatory care experience hinders primary care specialty recruitment at Utah medical schools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of rural family practice preceptorships incorporating technology on medical students.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of providing microcomputers and MEDLINE training to students in rural settings.
  • To explore methods for increasing interest in primary care and rural medicine among future physicians.

Main Methods:

  • A rural family practice preceptorship program was implemented in 1985.
  • Clinical students received laptop microcomputers and training in computer operation and MEDLINE searching.
  • Student evaluations were used to gauge the impact of the technological intervention.

Main Results:

  • Students reported high satisfaction with the preceptorship experience.
  • Participants felt less overwhelmed by the 'knowledge explosion' in medicine.
  • Students perceived an improvement in their ability to access current medical literature.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating technology like microcomputers and MEDLINE access into rural preceptorships can enhance medical students' confidence and skills.
  • This approach may positively influence students' decisions to pursue primary care careers in rural areas.
  • Exposing students to technology in practice settings can mitigate concerns about knowledge management and improve literature access.

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