Aust Fam Physician
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Only a small number of remote solo doctors are needed each year to provide health care to remote communities. However, despite advances in the provision of appropriate training for intending rural doctors, the preparation of graduates for this kind of medical practice has received little attention. ⋯ The solo trainees received equivalent duration of educational support through the use of communications technology and other distance education methods. The training unit will be trialed further and may remain an option within the Training Program.