Collaboration and Trainee Opportunities in Rural Health
Issues - Home Institution Easiest to arrange No credentialing, scheduling, contract issues Trainees already part of the system Travel
Issues - IHS Contract with each “unit” (per day) Credentialing Medical Records Scheduling Travel Great educational opportunity No barriers for trainees
Issues - Community Facilities Clinic contracts (per capita) Credentialing Medical Records Scheduling Trainee access variable Yuma Regional Medical Center
Potential Gains from Collaboration and Trainee Opportunities in Rural Health Enhanced patient base –Diagnoses –Cultural diversity –Linguistic diversity Exposure to alternative health systems –Logistically –Philosophically TA Education/Training
Barriers to/Limitations of Collaboration and Trainee Opportunities in Rural Health Travel –Distance –Time Language Local Acceptance/Approval Limited long-term relationships for trainees with patients and families