Table 1 Key GDS survey questions used in the model (out of a total of 21 questions)
Cohort | In what year did you complete your medical degree? |
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Rural/non-rural background | Through which entry scheme did you enter the medicine program? |
Number of years in Rural Clinical School | Which clinical school campus were you assigned to in year 3, 4, 5 & 6 (rural or metropolitan)? |
Conscription status | Did you choose to study at the Rural Clinical School? |
Position | What is your current primary position? (intern, resident, registrar, GP trainee, GP, Specialist) |
Current work location | How would you categorise the region in which you primarily work at present (inner urban, outer metropolitan, regional, rural, remote)? |
Preferred work location | What location would you like to be working now (inner urban, outer metropolitan, regional, rural, remote)? |
Intended work location | What location do you intend to work in after completing all your training (and bonding period if applicable) (inner urban, outer metropolitan, regional, rural, remote)? |