The Medical Journal of Australia
Episode 524: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 18: Building a rural and remote health workforce with place-based education
Aug 6, 2023
Discussing building a rural health workforce with place-based education, National Rural Health Commissioner Ruth Stewart and Dean of Medicine Richard Murray explore challenges, advocating for strengthening primary care, navigating postgraduate training obstacles, and inspiring future rural clinicians through experiential learning.
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- Place-based education can bridge the gap between medical training and community healthcare needs.
- Recruiting students from rural backgrounds and offering rural-focused curricula can strengthen the rural health workforce.
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Challenges Facing Rural Health Care
Rural and remote areas in Australia face challenges with early mortality, increased disease burden, and limited access to healthcare services compared to urban areas. Central to these challenges is the scarcity of healthcare professionals in rural and remote regions, necessitating efforts to enhance and expand the rural health workforce.
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