Article
A comparative analysis of the perceived continuing medical education needs of a cohort of rural and urban Canadian family physicians
Analyse comparative des besoins perçus en formation médicale continue d'une cohorte de médecins de famille canadiens ruraux et urbains
Summer 2007
Volume 12 - Issue 3
Vernon R. Curran, David Keegan, Wanda Parsons, Greg Rideout, David Tannenbaum, Normand Dumont, Fran Kirby, Lisa J. Fleet
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 23–28
Content Summary
This research compares the continuing medical education needs of rural and urban family physicians in Canada. It reveals that rural physicians have distinct educational needs due to their broader scope of practice and limited access to resources, emphasizing the need for tailored educational programs.
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Medical educationPrimary careRural medicineRetentionMedical residency