title: Recruiting physicians for small and rural hospitals. Guidelines for attracting, screening, and hiring the best candidates.
abstract: The unique challenges of rural practice and the general shortage of rural M.D.s make physician recruitment in such areas a daunting prospect. However, as outlined here, an emphasis on the advantages of small-town practice and a thoughtful and organized recruiting strategy will increase the odds in everyone's favor.
authors: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City.
authors: A F
authors: AF
authors: al-Assaf
authors: C N
authors: CN
authors: Wilson
mesh_terms: D006780:Hospitals, Rural; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007586:Job Application; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce