Bonded medical place
Bonded Medical Place
A Bonded Medical Place (pronunciation: /ˈbɒndɪd ˈmɛdɪkəl pleɪs/) is a specific type of medical placement program that is designed to address the shortage of medical professionals in rural and remote areas.
Etymology
The term "Bonded Medical Place" is derived from the concept of a "bond" or agreement that the medical student enters into, committing to work in a designated area for a specified period of time after graduation.
Description
A Bonded Medical Place is a government initiative that provides additional medical school places for students who are willing to make a commitment to work in underserved areas for a certain period of time after graduation. This is typically in rural, remote, or socioeconomically disadvantaged areas where there is a shortage of medical professionals.
The aim of the Bonded Medical Place scheme is to increase the number of doctors in areas of workforce shortage and to improve access to medical services for people living in these areas. The scheme is part of a broader government strategy to address the maldistribution of medical practitioners across the country.
Related Terms
- Medical School: An educational institution where students are trained to become doctors.
- Rural Health: The study and practice of health and healthcare delivery in rural environments.
- Healthcare Disparity: Differences in access to or availability of medical facilities and services.
- Medical Practitioner: A person who is qualified to practice medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bonded medical place
- Wikipedia's article - Bonded medical place
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