Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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Despite being well suited to provide the breadth of care needed in rural areas, few general internists become rural physicians. Little formal rural residency training is available and no formal curricula exist. For over 25 years the University of Washington School of Medicine has provided elective WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) rural residency rotations to expose residents to the rewards and challenges of rural practice. This study identified the characteristics of outstanding rural residency rotations. ⋯ Exceptional rural residency experiences involve excellent role models who provide meaningful responsibility and emphasize core skills using a learner-centered approach. Rural training experiences should be supported, and the suggestions of outstanding preceptors should be used to develop and disseminate a curriculum that will better prepare residents for rural practice.
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Comparative Study
Evaluating clinical teachers: does the learning environment matter?
Teaching evaluations are an important part of promotion reviews. This study of the effect of learning environment on evaluations found ratings from students in ambulatory settings were higher than were those from inpatient settings.
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Biography Historical Article Classical Article
Medical education and television. 1951.