University rural clinical placements – who gets them and what makes them successful?

Abstract

Very dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to health care <br/> To investigate placement issues affecting student decisions regarding work in rural and remote areas <br/> The aim of the study was to ascertain a 'snapshot' of health science students' experiences on rural placements, and to examine how the different disciplines compared to each other on the key issues of organization, support, accommodation, IT facilities, transport and mentoring.