The choice of rural practice: a longitudinal view.
The geographic maldistribution of physicians in the United States is an issue which more and more medical schools are being forced to address, however changing admissions policies to give preference to rural-oriented students may do little to alleviate the problem. This study analyzes the effectiveness of such a policy and concludes that training at a tertiary medical facility fosters an urbanizing, specializing influence which intervenes in the relationship between hometown background and choice of rural practice location.
D001290:Attitude; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D011364:Professional Practice; D012423:Rural Health; D013337:Students, Medical; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce