Article
Perceived preparedness for family practice: Does rural background matter?
Préparation perçue pour la pratique familiale : les antécédents ruraux sont-ils importants ?
Spring 2013
Volume 18 - Issue 2
Olga Szafran, Rodney A. Crutcher, Wayne Woloschuk, Douglas L. Myhre, Jill Konkin
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 13–21
Content Summary
This article explores the relationship between rural background and perceived preparedness for family practice among medical graduates. The findings suggest that those with rural backgrounds feel more prepared for rural practice, which may influence recruitment and retention in rural areas.
Tags
Medical educationRecruitmentRural medicineRetentionPrimary care