TY - JOUR
T1 - An accelerated rural training program
AU - Stageman, James H.
AU - Bowman, Robert C.
AU - Harrison, Jeffrey D.
PY - 2003
Y1 - 2003
N2 - Background: Several authors have pointed out the need for enhanced training for those residents contemplating rural practices. Most students and policy makers are reluctant to commit to primary care training beyond the required 3 years. Methods: The University of Nebraska Medical Center received approval for an accelerated family practice training program in 1993, and developed a 4-year program that requires a 1-year rural procedures fellowship and a commitment to practice in rural Nebraska. Results: The Nebraska accelerated rural training program has recruited 10 classes to this program and has placed more than 50% of the graduates in communities with a population of less than 8,000. Conclusion: The requirements of this program are unique. Special consideration must address the issues of recruitment of students, integration into the basic program, licensure issues, determination of fellowship training needs, and faculty recruitment.
AB - Background: Several authors have pointed out the need for enhanced training for those residents contemplating rural practices. Most students and policy makers are reluctant to commit to primary care training beyond the required 3 years. Methods: The University of Nebraska Medical Center received approval for an accelerated family practice training program in 1993, and developed a 4-year program that requires a 1-year rural procedures fellowship and a commitment to practice in rural Nebraska. Results: The Nebraska accelerated rural training program has recruited 10 classes to this program and has placed more than 50% of the graduates in communities with a population of less than 8,000. Conclusion: The requirements of this program are unique. Special consideration must address the issues of recruitment of students, integration into the basic program, licensure issues, determination of fellowship training needs, and faculty recruitment.
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U2 - 10.3122/jabfm.16.2.124
DO - 10.3122/jabfm.16.2.124
M3 - Article
C2 - 12665178
AN - SCOPUS:0037741711
SN - 0893-8652
VL - 16
SP - 124
EP - 130
JO - Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
JF - Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
IS - 2
ER -