Article
Defining rural teaching hospitals in Canada: Developing and testing a new definition
Définir les hôpitaux d'enseignement ruraux au Canada : Développement et test d'une nouvelle définition
Fall 2020
Volume 25 - Issue 4
Aaron Johnston, Julia Haber, Rebecca Malhi, Darren Nichols, Rylen Williamson
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 15–19
Content Summary
This article proposes a new definition for rural teaching hospitals in Canada, aiming to improve the understanding and development of rural medical education. The definition is tested using data from Alberta, identifying key criteria for rural teaching hospitals. The study underscores the importance of clear definitions for resource allocation and educational planning.
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Medical educationRural medicineRecruitmentRemote medicineRetention