Predictors of site choice and eventual learning experiences in a decentralised training programme designed to prepare medical students for careers in underserved areas in South Africa

• Main Authors: Moise Muzigaba (Author), Keshena Naidoo (Author), Andrew Ross (Author), Nisha Nadesan-Reddy (Author), Sandy Pillay (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: South African Medical Association, 2016-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. There is a dire need for medical schools in South Africa to train medical doctors who have the capacity and willingness to work in primary healthcare facilities, particularly in rural areas. Objectives. To assess the effect of students’ gender, race, place of birth and place of high s...