Registration for the Rural Residents Research Symposium is now open! Scheduled for April 22nd at the Slemp Center of UVA Wise; this is a day for residents to present original research (not case studies) regarding topics of interest to rural primary care docs and their peers. Slots at the Rural Residents Research Symposium are 30-45 minutes long;… Continue reading Registration Now Open!
Category: medical education
Urban Choosing Rural
A recent study noted that having a rural origin is a primary factor in medical students choosing to practice in rural areas. The study decided to turn that information around and ask what influences urban students to also choose rural. "Determinants of an urban origin student choosing rural practice" used a scoping review of the… Continue reading Urban Choosing Rural
Remote Residency?
Last week we asked if skipping residency was the solution to addressing the doctor shortage in rural communities. And if skipping residency wasn't the answer; what is? A recently published study proposed that maybe tele-residency is part of the solution. "The feasibility and acceptability of administering a telemedicine objective structured clinical exam as a solution… Continue reading Remote Residency?
Can We Skip Residency?
One of the concerns of those addressing rural workforce issues is residency programs for recent medical school graduates. Finding a sufficient number of residency slots is always a challenge. If there aren't enough in your area, the students could leave the state - or even the country. Since we know that doctors tend to practice… Continue reading Can We Skip Residency?
Anxious Kids
What's the difference between fear and anxiety? What level of anxiety in a child is normal? At what stage does it need to be addressed? When is medication appropriate for a child with anxiety? C. Allen Musil, Jr., MD's presentation at Head for the Hills 2015 answered these questions and reviewed risk factors for anxiety… Continue reading Anxious Kids
Save the Date!
Are you a medical resident? Are you working in or for rural Southwest Virginia (or surrounding areas)? Then mark off April 22nd on your calendar and plan to be at the Second Rural Residents Research Symposium! This is a day for residents to present original research (not case studies) regarding topics of interest to rural primary care docs… Continue reading Save the Date!
REVIVE!
Virginia has been severely impacted by opioid abuse, particularly the abuse of prescription drugs. In 2013, 386 individuals died from the abuse of FHMO, an increase of 1,578%, with fentanyl being the primary substance fueling this increase. In 2013, drug-related deaths happened at a higher per capita level (11.0 deaths per 100,000) than motor vehicle… Continue reading REVIVE!
ADHD
Media headlines are full of ADHD information. Recent examples include: “Study finds 17% of college students misuse ADHD drugs” “ADHD Medications Don't Lead To Drug Or Alcohol Abuse” “Children with ADHD more likely to have eating disorder” “Is the Internet giving us all ADHD?” One of the great presentations at Head for the Hills was… Continue reading ADHD
Scholarships, Loans, and Loan Repayment
Are you a health professions student wondering how you are going to afford your education? Or a rural provider trying to recruit new practitioners? If so - we have two great guides for you! First are the presentation slides from Head for the Hills from Justin Crow's Getting the Most from Federal & State Loan Repayment… Continue reading Scholarships, Loans, and Loan Repayment
What to do in the Hills?
Let's face it - while Head for the Hills is a fantastic educational event, it also reflects the old adage, "location, location, location." Why do the educational sessions end at 12:30 each day? So you can go have fun! Head for the Hills will be held again this year at the Breaks Interstate Park. It will… Continue reading What to do in the Hills?
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