Recruiting Primary Care Physicians to Teach Medical Students in the Ambulatory Setting

Abstract

A qualitative study to describe the barriers to and solutions for recruiting physicians to teach students in ambulatory settings is planned. Other studies will evaluate the effectiveness of faculty development efforts and the impact of students' presence on patients' access to clinic appointments.

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