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Who are we?
Who are we?
A federally funded (MassAHEC) longitudinal elective comprised of an interdisciplinary community of graduate students, clinicians, and faculty.
What do we do?
What do we do?
Participate in a variety of rural health-related learning experiences taking place in the classroom, in the clinic, and out in the community. The longitudinal experience offers a mix of academic and social events, as well as clinical and project opportunities.
RHS Mission
RHS Mission
To identify and nurture the interest of medical and nursing students who would like to pursue a clinical career in a rural or small-town setting
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
What are students involved in?
What are students involved in?
Volunteering to expand CSA access to rural health centers
Practicing splinting, casting, suturing, and other hands-on skills
Completing summer and clinical placements on Cape Cod and the islands, The Berkshires, the Hill Towns, Maine, New Hampshire, Alaska, and beyond
Learning about how various policies affect healthcare in small towns and rural communities
Questions?
Questions?
Visit the Contact Us page or email MassAHEC.Rural@umassmed.edu to get more information about the program.
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