New Regional Medical Campus: A Practical Guide

Akins, Ralitsa; Flanagan, Michael; Carter, Lanita; McOwen, Katherine S.

doi:10.24926/jrmc.v2i4.1769

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“…RMCs have existed for half a century 1 but there have been substantial increases in their numbers over the past 15 years. In 2016 alone, 16 new RMCs opened in the US 28 with similar expansion taking place in Canada. 29 Indeed, 37 percent of medical schools in North America now have at least one RMC and as of 2016, they account for over 9,100 medical students and 34,000 faculty.…”

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Impact of an urban regional medical campus: Perceptions of community stakeholders

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Background: Regional medical campuses (RMC) have shown promise in addressing physician shortages. RMCs have been positively evaluated in rural/remote communities, however, it is unclear whether this model will be as beneficial in underserved urban areas. This study evaluated the impact of a RMC on a midsized urban city (Windsor, Ontario). We compare our results with a similar study conducted in a remote community in British Columbia (BC). Methods: A broad array of community stakeholders representing different sectors were consulted using a semi-structured interview format replicated from the BC Northern Medical Program (NMP) study. Thematic analysis based on the resulting rich data was conducted within a grounded theory context. Results: Twenty-three participants (52% male) representing healthcare, education, business, community and government/politico sectors were consulted. Their views regarding the Windsor Regional Medical Campus (WRMC) aligned around several themes: improved healthcare, enhanced community reputation, stimulated economic/community development, expanded training opportunities and an engaged community regarding the WRMC. These results were compared to the main findings of the NMP study with both similarities (e.g. increased community pride) and differences (e.g. resource concerns) discussed. Conclusion: Community stakeholders provided strong support for the WRMC through their perceptions of its positive impact on this urban region. These findings are consistent with similar RMC studies in rural/remote areas. Those interested in developing a RMC might benefit from considering these findings.

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Impact of an urban regional medical campus: Perceptions of community stakeholders

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“…From 1980 to the middle 2000s, the number of RMCs was stable and the IUSM system was largely unchanged. 7 Then, in 2006, a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Center for Workforce Studies warned of looming physician shortages through at least 2025 and issued a call to increase medical school enrollment by 30%. 8 In response, IUSM added more students and began third- and fourth-year medical education at the regional campuses.…”

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Medical School Without Walls: 50 Years of Regional Campuses at Indiana University School of Medicine

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The history of Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) dates to 1871, when Indiana Medical College entered into an affiliation with Indiana University in Bloomington to offer medical education. In 1971, the Indiana General Assembly passed a bill to create and fund a distributed model for medical education for which IUSM was responsible, an innovative approach to implementing a statewide medical education program. IUSM became one of the first U.S. medical schools to implement what is today known as a regional medical campus model. This regional medical campus system has permitted IUSM to expand enrollment based on national and local concerns about physician shortages, increase access to care locally, support expansion of graduate medical education, and provide opportunities for research and scholarship by faculty and students statewide. This effort was made possible by partnerships with other universities and health care systems across the state and the support of local community and state leaders. The model is a forward-thinking and cost-effective way to educate physicians for service in the state of Indiana and is applicable to others. This article highlights milestones in IUSM's 50-year history of regional medical education, describes the development of the regional medical campus model, recognizes significant achievements over the years, shares lessons learned, and discusses considerations for the future of medical education.

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New Regional Medical Campus: A Practical Guide

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Impact of an urban regional medical campus: Perceptions of community stakeholders

Impact of an urban regional medical campus: Perceptions of community stakeholders

Medical School Without Walls: 50 Years of Regional Campuses at Indiana University School of Medicine

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