What factors in rural and remote extended clinical placements may contribute to preparedness for practice from the perspective of students and clinicians?

Conclusions: A longitudinal clinical placement in a rural setting may enable development of enhanced competencies leading to P4P. A rural setting can provide a unique experience through hands-on learning, enhanced personal and professional development opportunities and observation of the cultural and contextual impact on health. PMID: 23930600 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Rural Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Tags: Med Teach Source Type: research