To the Editor: In the 4 February issue of the Journal, Playford and colleagues highlighted that clinical schools are encouraging interns and postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) trainees to complete some training in rural locations,1 a good strategy considering the link between living in a rural area and working there later.2
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- 1 Institute of Medical Education and Training, Sydney, NSW.
- 2 University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW.
Correspondence: lrice@imet.health.nsw.gov.au
- 1. Playford DE, Denz-Penhey H, Sinner L, Murdoch JC. Will Australian rural clinical schools be an effective workforce strategy? Early indications of their positive effect on intern choice and rural career interest [letter]. Med J Aust 2008; 188: 190. <MJA full text>
- 2. Laven GA, Beilby JJ, Wilkinson D, McElroy HJ. Factors associated with rural practice among Australian-trained general practitioners. Med J Aust 2003; 179: 75-79. <MJA full text>
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