The Future of Family Medicine and Implications for Rural Primary Care Physicians
Abstract
The crisis posed by the persistent shortage of providers in rural areas of the United States is being exacerbated by the precipitous decline in student interest in the field of family medicine. This study examines the rural physician shortage based on an analysis of a cohort of recent medical school graduates, the effect of trends in specialty selection on provider supply, and major trends impacting health care delivery.
Authors:
Rosenblatt RA, Chen FM, Lishner DM, Doescher MP
Journal/Publisher:
WWAMI Rural Health Research Center, University of Washington;
Edition:
Jun 2009.
Funder:
Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration
Documents:
Citation:
Rosenblatt RA, Chen FM, Lishner DM, Doescher MP. The Future of Family Medicine and Implications for Rural Primary Care Physicians. WWAMI Rural Health Research Center, University of Washington;, Jun 2009.