Exploring Rural Medicine Residency Programs: A Narrative Review
Publications Category : Family Medicine, Medical Education, Preventive Medicine & Public Health
Author(s): Sainamitha R. Palnati, Chad M. Jurado, Saajan H. Bhakta PhD
Project Description : The challenges of rural medicine are not unknown as access to healthcare is compounded by physician recruitment, specialty care, and resource availability. Rural populations across the US are in a constant struggle for proper medical care and preventive health. This review aimed to understand the practice of rural medicine, identify measures taken to address the physician shortage nationally in rural communities, and emphasize the role of rural medicine residency programs and training programs in addressing the current situation.
Journal Name : Cureus
Publication Date : October 23, 2024
DOI : 10.7759/cureus.72238