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Physician redistribution: a worldwide medical problem.

J E Verby

    Family Practice
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Rural Physician Associate Program successfully places family physicians in underserved rural areas. Key factors include community support, faculty involvement, and a unique biopsychosocial-sexual training model.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Rural Health
    • Physician Distribution

    Background:

    • Geographically isolated areas face critical physician shortages.
    • Effective strategies for redistributing family physicians are needed.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the success of the Rural Physician Associate Program in addressing rural physician shortages.
    • To identify key factors contributing to the program's effectiveness.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the Rural Physician Associate Program's structure and outcomes.
    • Identification of essential support systems and curriculum components.

    Main Results:

    • The program has successfully redistributed family physicians to isolated areas.
    • Community support, faculty commitment, and specialized training are crucial.
    • Inclusion of students' families in the educational experience is a unique feature.

    Conclusions:

    • The Rural Physician Associate Program serves as a model for improving rural physician distribution.
    • A comprehensive, supportive, and specialized educational approach is vital for rural medical programs.

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