National Rural Health Association

Improving the Health of 62 Million Rural Americans

National Student Rural Health Association

Stethascope

Defining What Rural Medicine Means Today
For Students, By Students

The National Student Rural Health Associaton web site is designed to organize and connect health professions students who have an interest in rural concerns. By sharing information, success stories, resources and inspiration, we hope to improve the rural health landscape for the benefit of all who choose to live in remote settings.

Blog Spot

Searchable rural health student blogs and links to complementary blogs for students.

FAQ/Stats about Rural Health

Rural areas are home to a disproportionate number of social and health problems. Learn more about the needs in rural communities.

RMIG Toolkit

A checklist for starting your own Rural Medical Issue Group and information about outstanding groups around the country.

Student Success Stories

Pictures and stories of your counterparts and the great things they've done.

Research

(under construction)

History of Rural Health

Because it's not a particularly sexy topic, people haven’t written extensively on the history of rural health, but it's important to note that much of what may be considered the history of medicine (and health) in the United States might be considered the history of rural medicine.

Rural-Track Programs

For the past 30 years, numerous academic programs have been developed in an attempt to alleviate shortages of rural health practitioners of all sorts. Find rural-track programs around the country or submit information about your program.

Conferences

The best way to meet people with common interests, get a better sense of the big picture and make connections with future employers and colleagues.

Resources

To find additional information about rural health, visit these resources or submit your own.

Contacts

The NRHA's RME Student Caucus

Website Design and Management by Highpoint, Inc.
Trouble with this page?