
qualifications: MHHSM
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript
position: Lecturer in Rural General Practice (Program Development and Support)
Research Fellow employed within Deakin University's Department of Rural Health. Primary focus is rural medical workforce and education, with a particular focus on longitudinal integrated clerkships.

qualifications: FRACP
contribution: Study conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Consultant Paediatrician

qualifications: FRACGP, MBBS (Hons), GCME
contribution: Study conception and design, Drafting of manuscript
position: Director of Rural Medical Education and Rural Community Clinical School
Associate Professor Lara Fuller is an academic General Practitioner with experience leading teams to design and deliver effective rural medical education programs. Lara has directed Deakin University Longitudinal Clerkship program and led the establishment of an end-to-end Rural Training Stream in the Doctor of Medicine course. Lara’s research is directed towards understanding best practice in comprehensive, socially accountable program design and evaluating workforce outcomes for rural communities
Can rural exposure to general practice influence career aspirations?
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2026 Aeromed Conference, 28–30 October 2026, Darwin, Australia
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Rural Mental Health Conference 2026, 4–6 November 2026, Gold Coast, Australia
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16th National Rural & Remote Allied Health Conference (SARRAH), 9–11 November 2026, Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Rural GP Association Scotland (RGPAS) Annual Conference 2026, 20–22 November 2026, Inverness
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IAHA Indigenous Allied Health Australia National Conference, 30 November–2 December 2026, Boorloo (Perth), Australia
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BC Rural Health Conference, 28–30 May 2027, Victoria, BC, Canada
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5th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference, 8–10 June 2027, Larrakia Country, Garramilla (Darwin), Australia
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Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference 2027 (ACEM RRR EM27), 18–20 July 2027, Lutruwita/Tasmania, Australia
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