Research suggests efforts to retain rural doctors could be bolstered by improving connectivity.

The Australian National University has been working with GPs who have completed their training locally, and those who have trained internationally.

Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with study co-author Suzanne Bain-Donohue to hear how personal, professional and geographic connectedness play an important role in keeping workers in smaller communities.

Research suggests efforts to retain rural doctors could be bolstered by improving connectivity.
The Australian National University has been working with GPs who have completed their training locally, and those who have trained internationally.
Rural reporter Sophie Clarke caught up with study co-author Suzanne Bain-Donohue to hear how personal, professional and geographic connectedness play an important role in keeping workers in smaller communities.

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