title: Preparing professionals from a wide range of disciplines for life and work in rural and small communities.
abstract: A new inter-professional subject has been offered at a Canadian university, which examines issues related to professionals' integrating into rural practice; understanding the history and geography of rural communities and important issues affecting life in rural settings.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Queen's University, 92 Barrie Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. medvesj@post.queensu.ca
authors.forename: Jennifer M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Medves
authors.forename: Margo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paterson
authors.forename: The Reverend John H
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McAndrews
authors.forename: Denise
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bowes
authors.forename: The Reverend Elaine
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hobbs
authors.forename: Fairleigh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Seaton
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002170:Canada; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012931:Social Environment; D000078329:Workforce