Rural Health
Funding by Type: Educational Opportunities and Fellowships

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) Fellowship
An 18-month fellowship for physician assistants with Gundersen/Emplify 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.

Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Bill Finerfrock Health Policy Fellowship
A 4-week fellowship in Alexandria, Virginia, for mid-career professionals to learn leadership skills to make further impacts in rural health practice and policy.

Rural Grocery Specialist Program
A training for resource professionals to better support rural grocers through business transition. The Rural Grocery Initiative works to support healthy food options, jobs, local tax base, and attraction/retention of residents in rural communities.

Native American Congressional Internship
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.

New Mexico AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in New Mexico that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Native American Summer Research Internship (NARI)
A 10-week paid summer research opportunity for Native American undergraduate junior and senior students who are interested in health science research and rural health. The internship is located at the University of Utah.

Wisconsin Community Health Internship Program (CHIP)
An 8-week summer internship for college students with a connection to Wisconsin. The internship provides hands-on opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to work with local health departments, tribal health centers, community health centers, and community service organizations.

Arkansas Honors in Underserved Primary Care
A program for first-year medical students at the 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.

American Hospital Association Next Generation Leaders Fellowship
A fellowship program designed to empower healthcare leaders to bring about lasting change in the hospital and health systems in which they serve. Rural applicants are encouraged.