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  • Rural Health
  • Physician Workforce Development

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  • Disparities in rural primary care physician (PCP) numbers necessitate effective workforce development programs.
  • Existing recruitment and retention programs aim to improve rural healthcare access but their long-term PCP retention effectiveness is unclear.
  • This scoping review evaluates the success of various programs in retaining rural PCPs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of rural workforce development programs in retaining primary care physicians (PCPs).
  • To identify which types of programs demonstrate higher retention rates for rural PCPs.

Main Methods:

  • Searched major databases (PubMed, Embase, Health Business Elite) and gray literature for U.S. rural PCP recruitment and retention programs (2013-2023).
  • Included 17 programs (10 from literature, 7 from gray literature) after screening.
  • Two authors screened articles, with a third resolving discrepancies.

Main Results:

  • Financial incentive programs, like loan repayment and scholarships, reported high retention rates (50-100%).
  • These findings require cautious interpretation due to small sample sizes and varied follow-up periods.
  • Most programs did not report specific PCP retention outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Financial incentive programs appear more effective for rural PCP retention than education/residency programs.
  • Significant heterogeneity in reporting and small sample sizes limit definitive conclusions.
  • Standardized reporting is crucial for future research, including specialty, duration of rural practice, and current status.