Medical Education Beyond Beirut: A Qualitative Study of Rural Training in Lebanon

Future initiatives should address existing obstacles to establish a sustainable and equitable healthcare system nationwide. While limited by a small sample size and the qualitative scope, this research can serve as a foundation to create a model for improving medical education and healthcare delivery in rural areas, in Lebanon, the Arab region, and other low- and middle-income countries facing similar challenges.

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Cureus
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2026-01-08
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.101105
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Global Health Workforce Issues
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Medical Education Beyond Beirut: A Qualitative Study of Rural Training in Lebanon

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Abstract

Future initiatives should address existing obstacles to establish a sustainable and equitable healthcare system nationwide. While limited by a small sample size and the qualitative scope, this research can serve as a foundation to create a model for improving medical education and healthcare delivery in rural areas, in Lebanon, the Arab region, and other low- and middle-income countries facing similar challenges.

CureusVol. 18(1)
American University of Beirut (LB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Global Health Workforce Issues
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