Profiles And Contributions To This Article
The ‘why’ and the ‘who’ of choosing a rural Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship: medical graduates’ perspectives from a qualitative study
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Associate Research Fellow
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Associate Research Fellow
Australia
As a values-driven health writer and rural health advocate, I have over a decade of experience in health care. My passion lies in using research evidence to address health inequities and support health care access.
qualifications: FRACGP
contribution: Critical revision
position: Affiliate Associate Professor
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
qualifications: MHHSM
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Research Fellow
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.
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