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A process for developing a rural training track

J R Damos1, L A Sanner, C Christman

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. jdamos@verona.fammed.wisc.edu

Family Medicine
|March 12, 1998
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison established a rural training track (RTT) by developing site criteria, curriculum, and faculty programs. This process facilitates rural medical education and physician training in underserved areas.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Rural Health Training

Background:

  • The University of Wisconsin-Madison Family Practice Residency Program sought to expand training opportunities.
  • Establishing a Rural Training Track (RTT) was identified as a strategic initiative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the comprehensive process of establishing the first RTT in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
  • To provide a replicable model for other residency programs aiming to create RTTs.

Main Methods:

  • Formed a core planning group to define rural site selection criteria.
  • Collaborated with the state Area Health Education Center and developed budget and telecommunication plans.
  • Created a specific residency curriculum and accreditation documentation, including faculty development.

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Main Results:

  • Successfully established a new rural training track in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
  • Developed detailed criteria for site selection, faculty, and curriculum.
  • Prepared for participation in the National Residency Matching Program.

Conclusions:

  • The described systematic approach enables the successful establishment of rural training tracks.
  • This initiative enhances medical residency training in rural settings, addressing physician shortages.