Will they come back? Evaluation of health student placements in remote and very remote regions of Australia

The results of this study demonstrated that the remote student placement program improved students' self-rated clinical knowledge, cultural awareness, and community engagement skills. The program significantly influenced students' intention to work in remote areas after graduation. These results can be used to inform the design and delivery of similar remote student placement programs which aim to improve the rural health workforce pipeline, paving the way for a more equitable and effective healthcare system across Australia.