Factors Predictive of Physician Location.

Leonardson, Gary; And Others

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Publication Date: 1985

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Factors Predictive of Physician Location.

Leonardson, Gary; And Others

Journal of Medical Education, v60 n1 p37-43 Jan 1985

A survey of 182 medical school graduates from 1969 to 1973 revealed such predictive factors as physician's home community size, spouse's home community size, size of high school graduating class, number of contacts with other physicians, importance of continuing education and professional development opportunities, and availability of medical facilities. (MSE)

Descriptors: Family Characteristics, Geographic Location, Higher Education, Individual Characteristics, Medical Education, Medical Services, Physicians, Predictor Variables, Professional Continuing Education, School Size

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