Enhancing future acceptance of rural placement in Tanzania through peripheral hospital rotations for medical students

Gibson Kapanda, Charles Muiruri, Ahaz T. Kulanga, Chrispina N. Tarimo, Esther Lisasi, Lucy Mimano, Kien Alfred Mteta, John Bartlett

BMC Medical Education · 2016 · 16 citations · 36 references

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Abstract

Results indicate that satisfaction with rural rotations is associated with increased likelihood of rural practice after graduation. We conclude that opportunities may exist to reduce mal-distribution of healthcare workers through interventions that target medical students.

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