Learning from Rural Physician Associate Program at the University of Minnesota
10.11307/mededjapan.42.25
- VernacularTitle:ミネソタ大学 Rural Physician Associate Program から学ぶ地域医療臨床実習
- Author:
Kosuke Yasukawa
;
Kathleen Brooks
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
rural medicine;
rural medicine clinical clerkship;
medical education;
physician shortage;
Rural Physician Associate Program
- From:Medical Education
2011;42(1):25-28
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
1)Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) at the University of Minnesota is a 9–month rural medicine program whose primary goal is to increase the supply of rural primary care physicians.
2)Over 40% of RPAP graduates practice in non–metropolitan areas and contribute significantly to the supply of physicians in rural areas.
3)In recent years, Japanese medical schools are admitting more students with a rural background. It is important to develop systematic and comprehensive rural medicine programs for students interested in rural medicine in order to increase the supply of rural physicians.
