 This scoping review identified three key strategies that have been successfully implemented to recruit, retain and develop the rural and remote medical workforce. These include educational initiatives such as scholarships, financial incentives and multi-dimensional approaches including mentoring, support networks and career pathways. Despite differences in socioeconomic factors between countries, these strategies can be adapted and applied to any country's unique context. This article was authored by Farah Noia, Sandra Carr, Kirstie Freeman and others.