Rural Health
Funding by Type: Educational Opportunities and Fellowships

Arkansas Honors Program for Rural and Urban Underserved Primary Care Medicine Inactive
A 4-year program for first year medical students at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designed to prepare students to provide comprehensive medical care for underserved populations in both urban and rural settings in the state.

AHRQ Safety Program for Telemedicine Inactive
Free learning cohorts of healthcare professionals who use telemedicine as a care delivery model. The 2024 cohort will begin in June 2024 and will focus on appropriate antibiotic use while maintaining patient satisfaction and reducing potential side effects in patients seen via telemedicine. Providers and practices from rural communities are encouraged to apply.

Louisiana Rural Health Scholars Program Inactive
A short-term rotation for healthcare professional students to gain experience in rural healthcare settings in Louisiana.

Promoting the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care: States Inactive
Funding to improve the health outcomes for people with behavioral health conditions by supporting the adoption and improvement of integrated care models for behavioral and primary physical health at the state level. Tribal, rural, and other medically underserved communities are a program priority. Program eligibility is limited to states and state agencies; however, states must partner with community programs, community mental health centers, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and/or other primary care practices.

Minnesota International Medical Graduates Residency Preparation Program – BRIIDGE Inactive
A 9-month residency preparatory program for international medical graduates in Minnesota. Training consists of inpatient, outpatient, community, and classroom components designed to optimally prepare participants to succeed in residency programs.

Texas Community Health Worker Workforce Development Center Training Inactive
Offers a Community Health Worker (CHW) certification course, continuing education units, intermediate level training, and training for providers and facilities who seek to employ CHWs in Texas.

NOSORH Purpose-Driven Leadership Institute Inactive
A series of 8 online workshops that cover leadership principles and their practical application to help individuals build leadership and management skills in the context of rural health.

Strong African American Families Program (SAAF) Facilitator Training Inactive
Training for individuals to become facilitators certified to conduct the Strong African American Families (SAAF) or Strong African American Families – Teen (SAAF-T) programs.

Maine Care for the Underserved Pathways AHEC Scholars Program Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate and honors distinction program for health professions students in Maine that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Wy'east Post-Baccalaureate Pathway Program Inactive
A 10-month educational program in Portland, Oregon for American Indian and Alaska native post-baccalaureate students who were not accepted to medical school or did not get a qualifying MCAT score. Upon successful completion of the program, participants can gain guaranteed or conditional acceptance into Oregon Health and Science University, Washington State University, and/or University of California Davis Schools of Medicine.