Doctors warn a plan to make training in the bush a mandatory part of study, could do more harm than good.

The Rural Doctors Association warns forcing trainee General Practitioners to take up a position outside of the major cities could push them out of the practice all together. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Peta Rutherford about the association's concerns. 

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