Exploring the social and economic impact of a rural medical school on a small community

Connolly, Marnie (2024) Exploring the social and economic impact of a rural medical school on a small community. PhD thesis, James Cook University.

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Abstract

Marnie Connolly studied the social and economic impact a small medical school has on the rural community of East Gippsland in Victoria. Her model revealed the school contributes positively to social mobility, regional development and workforce. Other university sites can use the model to evaluate their impact on communities.

Item ID: 91001
Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Keywords: Rural medical schools, rural medicine, socio-economic impact, medical education, East Gippsland, Bairnsdale
Copyright Information: Copyright © 2024 Marnie Connolly
Date Deposited: 19 Mar 2026 05:25
FoR Codes: 39 EDUCATION > 3901 Curriculum and pedagogy > 390110 Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy @ 50%
42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420321 Rural and remote health services @ 50%
SEO Codes: 20 HEALTH > 2002 Evaluation of health and support services > 200203 Health education and promotion @ 100%
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