Article
CME needs of rural physicians: How do we compare to our urban colleagues?
Les besoins en EMC des médecins ruraux : Comment nous comparons-nous à nos collègues urbains?
Summer 2000
Volume 5 - Issue 3
Vernon Curran, Lydia Hatcher, Fran Kirby
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 11–21
Content Summary
This study assesses the continuing medical education (CME) needs of rural physicians in Newfoundland and Labrador. It reveals significant differences in CME participation between rural and urban physicians, with rural doctors engaging less in formal programs and more in self-directed study. The findings highlight the need for advanced clinical skills and emergency medicine training among rural practitioners.
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Medical educationRural medicinePrimary careRemote medicineMental health