On our small island, we probably have the best teachers our parents can ever hope for.  Some teachers were born and raised on our island, and some came from elsewhere and stayed.  The slow-paced country lifestyle is not for everyone, especially for the young.  But it offers these recruits an opportunity to learn, not only from our veteran teachers but through the eyes and hearts of our EA's.  A rare opportunity for most dedicated to the education of our children.  I am also convinced that rural health is an experience that adds a certain ingredient to the shaping of our young doctors as well, not one obtained from having a lot of the modern conveniences of science at hand, but by learning to do with the basics...their education and training and an experienced staff of PNs and CPAs.