MUSM Clinical Faculty Development Series
Overview of Rural Surgery Workforce Trends and Implications
1. Identify the needs of surgery for rural patients
2. Identify the current shortage of rural surgeons
3. Identify causes of rural surgeon shortage
4. Recognize the need for teams of surgical personnel for underserved areas in rural America
5. Learn the needs internationally of surgical care in remote locations as a major determinant of health
6. Identify the needed changes in training and compensation to support rural surgery.