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Why Do Rural Gps Engage In Longitudinal Integrated Community-Based Clerkships At A Time Of Workforce Shortage?, Elizabeth Farmer, Judith Hudson, Kathryn Weston
Why Do Rural Gps Engage In Longitudinal Integrated Community-Based Clerkships At A Time Of Workforce Shortage?, Elizabeth Farmer, Judith Hudson, Kathryn Weston
Elizabeth Farmer
Background: In keeping with its mission to produce doctors for rural and regional Australia, the University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine has established an innovative model of clinical education. This involves a 12-month integrated community-based clerkship where students live, learn and work in a regional or rural community. Summary of work: Before the first student cohort started their clerkship, we interviewed 28 general practitioners to determine why they engaged as clerkship supervisors at a time of workforce shortage. Independent researchers conducted semi-structured interviews. Responses were transcribed for thematic analysis. Summary of results: The new model motivated supervisors to engage …