This includes a transition fund that can be used for any work that relates to the next step, such as writing a policy paper or undertaking a placement in a school.
These include peer-to-peer mentoring; pre-departure preparation meetings targeted at students identified as needing extra support adapting to a new culture; and networks connecting students to others undertaking a placement in the same city.
Analysis of pre- and post-test data found a 12% increase (to 89%) in the number of students intending to seek employment in a rural setting, compared to a 5% increase (to 46%) in students who undertook a metropolitan placement.
After completing my diploma thesis, I undertook a short placement with a Berlin-based newspaper before continuing my education.
17 20 One study of students who undertook a specialty placement in Obstetrics and Gynaecology also found that there was no difference in clinical performance as rated by their tutors, and no statistically significant difference in student final clerkship grades.
Those undertaking a rural placement, compared with no rural placement, or a long rural placement compared to a short rural placement, were more likely to undertake a rural internship [ 27, 62, 65, 69].
During the degree, he undertook a 12 month placement in industry as a software engineer.
Strategies to increase students' perceptions of competence and confidence to undertake a rural placement are likely to increase students' selection to 'go rural'.
It is also well recognised that one of the key concerns for undergraduate students undertaking a rural placement rotation is the geographical distance from their teachers and peers, a barrier that can result in physical and social isolation as well as the loss of peer-based learning opportunities [ 16].
With the support of the course leaders and their entire group's networks, individuals will find out about one option and then undertake a 2-day placement, shadowing someone in the chosen field.
