Setting up new learning environments in regional and rural areas.
The shortage of doctors in New Zealand, especially in regional and rural areas, together with the recognition that medical students need to learn in a variety of contexts has led to new learning environments being developed. This paper describes some of the key factors that have led to the successful implementation of year-long regional and rural clinical placements for medical students in New Zealand.
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Warwick
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The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland 1142, New Zealand. w.bagg@auckland.ac.nz
Dare
Anna J
AJ
O'Connor
Barbara J
BJ
Poole
Phillippa
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Reid
James J
JJ
Rudland
Joy
J
Tweed
Mike J
MJ
Wilkinson
Tim J
TJ
D002982:Clinical Clerkship; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000458:organization & administration; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D009520:New Zealand; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution; D016730:Program Development; D019035:Rural Health Services; D013337:Students, Medical; D019036:Suburban Health Services