Great CME tool for rural oncologists!
Hi everyone! I wanted to share information about an e-newsletter called Advances in Oncology for Community-based Oncologists (www.oncdoccme.com). This quarterly, interactive newsletter provides an...
View ArticleRural ED rotation in NC/SC
Hi, I'm a family practice resident looking to do a rural ED rotation within a driveable distance from Charlotte, NC. I would really appreciate it if anyone has any info on how to set this up. Thanks!
View ArticleLinks - Rural Medicine and Loan Repayment
Please post any links and I'll add them to this list. Loan Repayment National Health Service Corps (NHSC) http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/ Rural Assistance Center...
View ArticleA pre-med actually interested in rural FM
I figured that practicing physicians would be able to help me out with this one. I am 3 semesters away from applying to med school and I was wondering if there are any med school programs that give...
View ArticleAshland
http://m.npr.org/story/145860801?url=/blogs/health/2012/02/02/145860801/how-one-hospital-entices-doctors-to-work-in-rural-america Interesting story about one rural community's recruiting technique....
View ArticleServing Underserved Commuities NP or MD?
I don't know which path I am suppose to take...becoming a nurse practitioner or medical doctor. In the future, I would like to have my own independent practice in an underserved community. It will be a...
View ArticleObesity
I saw a post in the Topics in Healthcare forum and it made me think. The topic was about extra large ambulances for obese patients. So how does obesity impact rural medicine? Big academic medical...
View ArticleOpportunity to volunteer abroad in rural areas
Check out this website if you are interested in volunteering abroad, in rural areas, under the supervision of board certified US-trained physicians. Here's the website: www.taghi.org For more info,...
View ArticleBest States/Regions for Practice
I'd like to figure out at least which state I will be practicing in by my 3rd year (currently 2nd year) and key my residency choices to that state. Does anyone have opinions or facts about which states...
View ArticleScores needed to get into rural FM
I am an IMG going for 2013 match and I am interested in rural family med programs. My scores are 210 (step1) and 200 (CK). Do programs directors at these programs look for high scores??
View ArticleQuestionnaires for Noncommunicable disease Study?
Greetings! We're developing a public health research study on hypertension risk factors in urban poor communities. We want to use self-administered questionnaires, and a're looking at the WHO's STEPS...
View ArticleDifference between rural FP and in cities with specialist
what all procedures and extra stuff do those FP get to do working in small towns that do not have any specialist.
View ArticleHow does the NHSC work?
Curious how the NHSC works and where I can find what locations are available. Thanks!
View ArticleRural Medicine Elective
I'm currently an R2 at a community hospital in the mid-atlantic. I've started to become interested in rural medicine as a career choice, but wanted to get some better experience/exposure. I'd like to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Questions about rural medicine and the match.
I am a American img, interested in rural medicine and am entering the match this year. I had some questions that I wanted to ask through pm in regards to the match & rural med. if someone would be...
View ArticleConfused about Urban vs. Rural
Hello I'm currently an undergraduate interested in spending my career working with the underserved. I am also keen on applying to the National Health Services Crops Scholarship (though that's a long...
View ArticleLife in the country
So, I am really excited about rural medicine. Both my husband and I have big plans for our life in the country and we can't wait to get out of the city. We have wonderful friends in the city, however,...
View ArticleDream Practice
Alright...i am currently in the admission cycle for the class of 2014. My future wife is going to graduate w/ a BSN. Our dream would be to set up a private rural practice in the southwest rockies area...
View Article