To identify and nurture the interest of medical and nursing students who would like to pursue a career in rural health.

To help participating students acquire the skills and develop the attitudes necessary to become effective clinicians for rural and small town communities.

To expose students to the important linkages between clinical practice and public health in developing healthy rural communities.

To foster relationships among student Scholars and introduce them to others in the medical, public health, and governmental sectors who are working to meet the needs of rural communities.

Rural Health Scholar Experiences

Preclinical Years (medical school)

• Longitudinal Preceptorship Program (LLP)*
• Community health clerkship*
• Monthly luncheon seminars
• Summer service-learning or research experiences

Clinical Years (medical school)

• Family Medicine Clerkship* in rural/small towns
• Electives
• Senior Scholars Projects