A Qualitative Study Defining Perspectives on Rurality and Surgery From Midwestern Medical Schools

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Examines beliefs, priorities, and knowledge related to rural surgical practice among medical students in Midwestern medical schools. Presents responses from a survey of 411 students at 11 schools. Compares responses between rural and nonrural students on topics including rural definitions, challenges and benefits of rural general surgery, and more.

Chad Z. Simon, Tasha Sparks Joplin, Zachary Meade, et al.

Journal of Surgical Research, 302, 906-915

10/2024

Graduate medical education · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Rural definitions · Statistics and data · Surgery