https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/health-career-pathways Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Health career pathways - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://news.ua.edu/2026/07/summer-program-reaches-5-year-milestone-in-preparing-future-physicians/ The University of Alabama program Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is celebrating 5 years of preparing physicians for rural practice. The program recruits rural Alabama residents in high school and moves them through medical school and into rural practice while offering clinical experiences, skills training, and mentorship. The program recently welcomed the 2026 class. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38730 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/10-million-gift-launches-grit-a-statewide-effort-to-expand-access-to-care-in-rural-alabama A new philanthropic donation from Mike and Gillian Goodrich to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine will support the training of rural primary care physicians and meet rural training and residency needs. Discusses how well-supported pathways to rural practice support rural health access. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38692 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.kbia.org/kbia-news/2026-06-23/kirksvilles-a-t-still-university-remains-top-producer-of-rural-physicians-in-the-country?_amp=true Highlights a medical school producing significant numbers of rural practicing physicians. Discusses perceived contributing factors including recruiting rural residents, a rural focus in the curriculum, and osteopathic medicine being suited to rural practice. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38686 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://penncapital-star.com/health-care/primary-care-medics-lessons-from-the-u-s-military-closing-healthcare-gaps-in-rural-pennsylvania/ Describes the Primary Care Medic (PC-Medic) initiative in Pennsylvania's Rural Health Transformation Program plan. PC-Medics would increase healthcare access in rural areas with workforce shortages. Discusses how medics would support existing primary care professionals as well as how to recruit veterans and rural residents to the position. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38675 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://unknews.unk.edu/2026/06/18/hospital-partnership-gives-unk-students-an-inside-look-at-rural-healthcare/ Highlights the Rural Immersion Program, an initiative at a Nebraska university allowing students to shadow rural healthcare professionals. The program aims to build the rural health workforce in Nebraska. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38672 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://news.uams.edu/2026/06/15/new-rural-health-hub-connects-arkansans-to-healthcare-resources-opportunities/ Describes a new website highlighting the services offered by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences related to rural healthcare, education, and social safety net programs. Discusses how those programs increase access to healthcare, improve maternal and infant health, support the healthcare workforce, and make use of community health workers. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38657 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://wire.auburn.edu/content/pharmacy/2026/05/content-item.php Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy was awarded a $20,000 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation scholarship. The award will support the school's Rural RxGuidance program, designed to inspire rural youth to consider pharmacy careers, while addressing workforce shortages in medically underserved areas. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38574 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500