Overcoming the shortage of rural, primary care physicians : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

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Authors
Lindsay, Stephanie S.
Advisor
Vann, John W. (John William), 1944-
Issue Date
1992
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Degree
Thesis (B.?.)
Department
Honors College
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Abstract

This paper examines ways in which more medical students can be attracted to careers in primary care in rural areas. Interviews were conducted with medical students and physicians in order to ascertain their reasons for deciding to go into their respective specialties and locations. The interviewees also revealed the positive and negative results of their decisions. This paper also discusses programs which have capitalized on the positive aspects and sought to overcome the negative aspects of primary care and rural medicine in order to persuade students and physicians to pursue those types of careers.