Medical Education in Rural Areas

  • Breakout Session
  • Main Building ED 202/206
  • November 8 2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • P, PA, NP, D, N

Brain drain of healthcare workers is a huge challenge in low income countries, particularly in rural areas, and yet these locations represent arguably the greatest healthcare needs in the world. This session will discuss rural medical education as a potential solution to brain drain in raising up compassionate, competent healthcare workers in the local setting.