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- catalog abstract "This distinct book profiles ten graduates from the Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP) of Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, who are now practicing family medicine in small rural towns. Author Howard K. Rabinowitz, MD, Director of the PSAP, invites pre-med undergraduates, medical students, residents, and family physicians to read the compelling stories of these doctors, who enjoy rich and fulfilling relationships with their patients and their communities. Providing important insights for those interested in addressing the rural physician shortage, and an excellent resource for pre-med and medical school advisors, the text brings into focus the true calling of medicine--making a difference by helping others. The opens by discussing the impact of the PSAP, one of the nation's most successful programs in increasing the supply of rural physicians. In-depth profiles reveal the everyday reality of practicing family medicine and in small towns through poignant stories and candid dialogue. They cover the spectrum of social and professional issues that rural family doctors face, addressing topics topics such as the scope of rural family practice, the roles of medical schools and hospital systems, health care policy, rural obstetrics, and telemedicine. The concluding chapter summarizes the professional and personal lessons learned and outlines the future of the field. Anyone with an interest in the unique rewards and challenges of rural medicine will enjoy this enlightening read.".
- catalog contributor b13313127.
- catalog created "c2004.".
- catalog date "2004".
- catalog date "c2004.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2004.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-262).".
- catalog description "This distinct book profiles ten graduates from the Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP) of Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, who are now practicing family medicine in small rural towns. Author Howard K. Rabinowitz, MD, Director of the PSAP, invites pre-med undergraduates, medical students, residents, and family physicians to read the compelling stories of these doctors, who enjoy rich and fulfilling relationships with their patients and their communities. Providing important insights for those interested in addressing the rural physician shortage, and an excellent resource for pre-med and medical school advisors, the text brings into focus the true calling of medicine--making a difference by helping others. The opens by discussing the impact of the PSAP, one of the nation's most successful programs in increasing the supply of rural physicians. In-depth profiles reveal the everyday reality of practicing family medicine and in small towns through poignant stories and candid dialogue. They cover the spectrum of social and professional issues that rural family doctors face, addressing topics topics such as the scope of rural family practice, the roles of medical schools and hospital systems, health care policy, rural obstetrics, and telemedicine. The concluding chapter summarizes the professional and personal lessons learned and outlines the future of the field. Anyone with an interest in the unique rewards and challenges of rural medicine will enjoy this enlightening read.".
- catalog extent "xii, 262 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0387209786 (softcover : alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2004".
- catalog issued "c2004.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Springer,".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog spatial "United States.".
- catalog subject "2004 H-542".
- catalog subject "362.1/04257/0973 22".
- catalog subject "Family Practice United States Personal Narratives.".
- catalog subject "Medicine, Rural United States.".
- catalog subject "Physicians (General practice) United States.".
- catalog subject "R729.5.R87 R336 2004".
- catalog subject "Rural Health Services United States Personal Narratives.".
- catalog subject "WA 390 R116c 2004".
- catalog title "Caring for the country : family doctors in small rural towns / Howard K. Rabinowitz.".
- catalog type "text".