Strategies for Statewide Approach to Improving Geographic Distribution of Health Professionals.

Fulton, George P.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1980-Oct

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Strategies for Statewide Approach to Improving Geographic Distribution of Health Professionals.

Fulton, George P.; And Others

Journal of Medical Education, v55 n10 p865-71 Oct 1980

A combination of educational strategies for improving physician-health personnel distribution is proposed as a coordinated state level approach. Strategies used in South Carolina are described to exemplify the concept. A unique characteristic is the suggestion that health planners accept and plan for physician turnover in rural areas. (Author/JMD)

Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Consortia, Family Practice (Medicine), Federal Programs, Financial Support, Geographic Distribution, Graduate Medical Education, Higher Education, Medical Education, Occupational Mobility, Physicians, Rural Areas, State Programs, Statewide Planning

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Carolina

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