Rural specialists: The nature of their work and professional satisfaction by geographical location of work

ConclusionRural specialists are just as satisfied as metropolitan counterparts reporting equivalent variety and responsibility at work. Better support for on‐call demands and access to professional development could attract more specialists to rural practise. Increased rural training opportunities and regional workforce planning is needed to develop and recruit relevant specialties. Specifically, targeted support is warranted for training and development of specialists in general medicine and general surgery and overseas‐trained specialists, who provide essential services in smaller regional centres.
Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research