Recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in rural areas is a major, worldwide concern. Medical education has integrated community-oriented medical education strategies to help address these challenges. This study explored medical trainees' preferences regarding place of work and choice of specialty after completing training using either the traditional or mixed Problem-Based Learning/Community-Based Education and Service curriculum in Ghanaian medical schools

Anthony Amalba, Francis Abantanga, Albert J.J.A. Scherpbier, Walther van Mook · 2019 · Rural and Remote Health

Summary. Medical students in Ghana trained using problem-based learning combined with community-based education and service reported significantly better preparation for rural practice than those in traditional programs. Seventy-four percent of students in the innovative curriculum felt adequately prepared for rural work, compared to just thirty-five percent in traditional training. Students in traditional programs called for curriculum reforms incorporating rural outreach to increase their interest in rural practice.

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Amalba, A., Abantanga, F., Scherpbier, A. J., & Mook, W. V.. (2019). Recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in rural areas is a major, worldwide concern. Medical education has integrated community-oriented medical education strategies to help address these challenges. This study explored medical trainees' preferences regarding place of work and choice of specialty after completing training using either the traditional or mixed Problem-Based Learning/Community-Based Education and Service curriculum in Ghanaian medical schools. Rural and Remote Health. https://doi.org/10.22605/rrh5087

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DOI: 10.22605/rrh5087
Countries: Ghana
Regions: Africa
Categories: rural-healthcare, education
Added: 2026-04-28