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Continuing education for the rural physician

J C Owens, J Steiner, J Hilfiker

    JAMA
    |March 23, 1979
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    Rural physicians highly value continuing education in emergency care, with 80% participating in a local course. This demonstrates a need for accessible, community-based medical training to meet the demands of rural practitioners.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Rural Health
    • Emergency Care Training

    Background:

    • Rural physicians face challenges accessing continuing education.
    • Maintaining continuity of care in rural areas is essential.
    • University residents can support local healthcare services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the effectiveness of a community-based continuing education course in emergency care for rural physicians.
    • To determine rural physicians' interest in accessible, local training opportunities.
    • To evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of delivering specialized medical education in rural settings.

    Main Methods:

    • A two-day continuing education course in emergency care was delivered to 349 rural physicians in Colorado and Wyoming.
    • Physician participation rates were tracked to gauge interest and accessibility.
    • Program costs were compared to traditional continuing education formats.

    Main Results:

    • Eighty percent of physicians in the targeted rural areas participated in the course.
    • High participation indicates strong interest among rural practitioners for localized training.
    • The program's cost was comparable to other continuing education options, with no tuition fee.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based continuing education programs are effective in reaching rural physicians.
    • Accessible, localized training solutions are necessary to meet the demand for continuing medical education in rural areas.
    • Specialized educational approaches are required to address the unique needs of rural healthcare providers.

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