Becoming a Rural Doctor Series

This post series addressed training options for prospective rural physicians. Topics included the following:

1. The Rural Landscape: an overview of differences between rural and metropolitan practice settings.
2. The Generalist's Mind: a discussion of generalism in rural medicine, with focus on family practice as an excellent rural speciality.
3. Medical School for the prospective rural physician.
4. Residency training for rural FPs, IMs, OBs, and pediatricians.
5. Useful procedures for the rural doctor.
6. Job Seeking and Job Choice: tips on choosing your first job in a rural community.
7. Ideal professional qualities for the rural (and non-rural) physician.
8. Welcome to your rural community: doctor-specific advice for your first few months in your new home town.