The History of Rural Training Track Residency Programs in the United States

Randall Longenecker, MD and David Schmitz, MD

Rural Life and Practice

April 20, 2022

This article examines the history of rural training track residency programs in the United States over the past 30 years and reveals the significance of a community of practice for ongoing support and development of these programs.

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