Rural Health
Funding by Type: Educational Opportunities and Fellowships

Western Professional Student Exchange Program
Program that allows students in specific western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition.

Zero Suicide Academy
A training for healthcare and behavioral healthcare organizations that seek to dramatically reduce suicides among patients in their care.

Western Region Leadership Institute: Empowering Public Health and Primary Care Leaders Inactive
Leadership program for public health leaders in HHS Region 9 that is designed to develop public health and healthcare professionals through a an evidence-based approach grounded in adaptive and practical leadership. Individuals serving rural or medically underserved communities are encouraged to apply.

Rural Grocery Peer Groups Inactive
Peer learning groups designed for mutual support and knowledge exchange to foster a stronger, more connected rural grocery community.

2026 Risk Reduction Learning Collaborative: Tribally Led Health Programs & Urban Indian Organizations Inactive
A collaborative learning opportunity for tribally-led health programs and urban Indian organizations to enhance their capacity to lead local initiatives to reduce Alzheimer's/dementia risk and improve brain health.

North Carolina Medical Society Academy for Advanced Healthcare Leaders Inactive
An 8-month, project-based leadership development program tailored for practicing clinicians, residents, and healthcare administrators in North Carolina. The program focuses on enhancing leadership abilities by fostering meaningful connections, improving team dynamics, and driving change through individual initiatives. Past sessions have focused on rural health, population health, and community health centers.

Native American Congressional Internship Inactive
A summer internship for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting tribal and federal relationships.

Designing and Managing Public Health Information Systems: 8 Steps to Success Inactive
Educational opportunity offering webinars, on-demand content, and activities on the systems development life cycle for health IT and informatics. Designed for early career professionals and those working at rural public health agencies.

Bill Finerfrock Health Policy Fellowship Inactive
A 4-week fellowship in Alexandria, Virginia for mid-career professionals to learn leadership skills for becoming grassroots advocates and champions for rural health.

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) Fellowship Inactive
An 18-month fellowship for physician assistants with Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Fellows will learn from board-certified emergency physicians and physician assistants at a Level II Trauma Center, rural emergency departments, and with ground and air emergency crews.