The benefits of rural training: Producing the expert generalists of the future

摘要

Most doctors in the UK train in urban areas and tertiary centres are considered centres of excellence for training, with rural district general hospitals often seen as a training backwater. However, there are huge benefits to training in rural areas, particularly with an ageing population, increased medical complexity and a shift of care from hospitals to the community. This article examines the benefits of rural training and looks at its role in producing the ‘expert generalists’ of the future.