Why Medical Students Do Not Like to Join Rural Health Service? An Exploratory Study in India


 
Language:

English

Author:

Nallala S, et al.

Series/Journal Title:

Journal of Family and Community Service

Volume:

22

Issue:

2

Pages:

8

Description:

Inadequate, inequitable distribution of the medical workforce remains a challenge across the globe, and India is no exception. Odisha, a state in India faces a major shortage of doctors particularly in rural and remote areas. In order to address this challenge, it is essential to understand medical students’ career plans, specialization preferences, choices of job location and sector, and views on working in rural and remote areas. This study explored the immediate and long-term career plans of final year medical students, their intended practice locations and underlying reasons for the choices. [from abstract]

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Geographic Focus

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