Factors influencing medical students' motivation to practise in rural areas in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Conclusions Medical school selection criteria focusing on a rural background factor and medical education curriculum focusing on rural area are more relevant factors in low-income and middle-income countries. The factors identified in this review may assist the planners, medical educators and policymakers in low-income and middle-income countries in designing relevant interventions to positively influence rural choices where the shortage of rural physicians is an ongoing and increasing concern.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Open access, Health services research, Medical education and training Source Type: research