GME Development Series: Strategies to Launch Rural Residency Programs in Critical Access Hospitals

March 6, 2024 4:00 PM

AOGME Recorded Webinar

A growing number of critical access hospitals are interested in launching residency programs to grow their workforce. In this webinar, the presenters discuss models of rural GME, describe available start-up resources and tools and share examples of residency programs established in critical access hospitals.

 

Objectives:

  • Discuss rural health disparities and the impact of a rural training program on future rural practice
  • Describe different models and considerations in establishing GME training at critical access hospitals
  • Identify resources to support start-up and funding of a critical access hospital residency program
  • Share case examples of residency training in critical access hospitals

Speakers:

  • John Boll, DO, FAAFP, Program Director, UPMC Rural Family Medicine Residency
  • Lori Rodefeld, MS, Director of GME Development, Rural Residency Planning and Development and Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Technical Assistance Centers