Can AHES Really Influence the Distribution of Physicians?.

Polk, Hiram C., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1977

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Can AHES Really Influence the Distribution of Physicians?

Polk, Hiram C., Jr.

Journal of Medical Education, 52, 8, 633-8, Aug 77

The potential of the Area Health Education System to influence physician distribution is examined as reflected by a "core" surginal experience in a remote site of approximately 20,000 population. Some favorable attitudinal alterations were noted. (Editor/LBH)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Clinical Experience, Field Experience Programs, Geographic Distribution, Higher Education, Medical Education, Physicians, Rural Areas, Surgery

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Identifiers - Location: Kentucky

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