Table 6 Classification of the measures to increase the number of physicians in rural areas
From: Widening disparity in the geographic distribution of pediatricians in Japan
Target | Regulatory | Financial incentive | Work-life balance |
|---|---|---|---|
Timing | |||
Before practice | ・Special entrance examinations for high school students of local origin | ・Conditional scholarships with stipulations on future rural practice | ・Exposing medical students to rural practice |
After practice | ・Ikyoku system | ・High salaries for rural physicians | ・Supporting rural physicians for both life and practice |
・Restriction to location |