![]() Materials and Methods The Rural Health Opinion Survey (RHOS), a previously published measure of opinions concerning living and practicing in rural areas, was administered to students at one public medical school located in Louisville, Kentucky. The authors hypothesized that Rural Track students experience urban disruption, and their opinions about rural living and practice would become increasingly less positive over time while students lived at the urban campus for preclinical coursework. This study examines opinions from medical students who participated in a regional rural campus track, which includes summer immersion programs, rural-focused sessions, and clinical rotations. ![]() A physician’s connections to rural settings, including upbringing and medical training, often influence the decision to practice in rural areas. ![]() Introduction The maldistribution of physicians in the United States has led to a shortage of healthcare providers in rural areas and rural patients being underserved.
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