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Training Generalists Physicians for Underserved Rural North Carolina

July 1, 2003 | Program Result

East Carolina University School of Medicine developed strategies and programs aimed at substantially increasing the output of generalists, particularly those with an interest in practicing in underserved areas.

Maine Seeks to Provide Rural Health Care Services Despite Rough Weather and Terrain

March 1, 2000 | Program Result

In 1993 and 1994, Maine developed a five-part strategy to improve the distribution of primary care providers in underserved areas.

Arkansas Addresses its Large Population Living in Medically Underserved Areas

March 1, 2000 | Program Result

The State of Arkansas Department of Health sought to develop the Arkansas Primary Care Access Project, in which primary care group practices would serve as "hubs" in communities with populations below 10,000.

Reflections on the Dental Pipeline Program¿s Efforts Regarding Community-Based Dental Education

October 1, 2010 | Journal Article

Areas are suggested for future study to help dental schools increase the amount of time students spend in community-based education and service.

Increasing the Number of Primary Care Physicians in Underserved Areas of Pennsylvania

July 25, 2003 | Program Result

The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine redesigned its programs to increase the number of generalist graduates and the number of residents entering primary care practice.

More Doctors Not Only Key to Improving Primary Care in Rural America

July 1, 2002 | Program Result

Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill examined the long-term impact of federal, state, and private investment on rural communities' physician recruitment and physician workforce stability.

Texas Takes Community-Oriented Approach to Providing Rural Health Care

March 1, 2000 | Program Result

The Texas Department of Health established an initiative to build upon the state's primary health care program that funds selected sites that are providing primary and preventive care to low-income uninsured persons.

New Mexico Follows a 'Blueprint for Improving Access' to Strengthen Health Care

March 1, 2000 | Program Result

From 1993 to 1997, the State of New Mexico Department of Health enhanced its efforts to recruit and retain primary care providers in underserved areas.

How Country Doctors Deal with a Changing World

January 1, 1999 | Program Result

The People-to-People Health Foundation conducted a national survey of rural physicians in 1993 and 1994 to examine their practice style and supply in medically underserved areas.

What's Been Learned about How to Support Diversity in Academic Medicine

July 27, 2009 | Program Result

From 2006 to 2008, researchers at Yale University School of Medicine interviewed and surveyed former participants in the Minority Medical Faculty Development Program about their program experience, their subsequent career and the relationship between the two.

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