Objective Simulated Bush Engagement Experience (OSBEE): A novel approach to promote rural clinical workforce.

Abstract

The mal-distributed Australian medical workforce continues to result in rural medical workforce shortages. In an attempt to increase rural medical workforce, the Australian Government has invested in the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program, involving 21 medical schools (RHMT program, 2020). This funding requires participating universities to ensure at least 25% of domestic students attend a year-long rural placement during their clinical years and 50% of domestic students experience a short-term rural clinical placement for at least four weeks. Multiple factors influence selecting a rural medical career pathway. Four basic truths presented by Talley (1990) USA on successful medical career pathways are still pertinent today.