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Factors influencing the completion of 2 years of rural service by MBBS Graduated at and Indian Medical College - A qualitative study

Groups and Associations Verna Mauren Amy  1 , Nachiket Shankar  1
Education for Health 2021

Verna Mauren Amy  1 , Nachiket Shankar  1 

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Abstract

Background: Physician shortage in rural areas is a global problem that is one of the contributors to disparities in health indicators between rural and urban areas. The medical college to which the authors are attached has a 2-year mandatory rural service requirement which medical graduates are expected to fulfil. However, some students choose the option of paying off rather than completing the service requirement. The objective of this study was to explore the facilitating factors and barriers for MBBS graduates from the above medical college to complete the mandatory rural service requirement.

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