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University of British Columbia rural training graduates: Trained for rural, did rural gain?
Diplômés de la formation rurale de l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique : Formés pour le rural, le rural a-t-il gagné ?
Spring 2026
Volume 31 - Issue 2
Tracey Parnell, Carl Whiteside
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 9–18
Content Summary
This study evaluates the University of British Columbia's rural training program, focusing on its effectiveness in recruiting and retaining physicians in rural areas. The findings suggest that rural-trained doctors have a higher retention rate in rural communities, highlighting the program's success and potential applicability in other regions.
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Medical educationRural medicineRecruitmentRetentionRemote medicine