Rural Health Experience

Rural Health Experience - 2-week immersion experience in rural North Carolina June 11 – June 22: One week will take place with 8-10 other NC medical students at a rural residency training program in western North Carolina where you will participate in various activities including “a day in the life” of a rural family doctor, a procedural workshop, rural health topics didactic sessions, visits to a rural hospital and a rural health department, information regarding resources (loan repayment, etc.) available to those who choose to practice in a rural or underserved area of NC and finally, a day of fun in rural NC!

The 2nd week you will be matched with a practicing physician in western NC or in the Union County area to spend a week in the life of a rural family doctor. Deadline to apply is January 17, 2012. For questions or more information please contact Tracie Hazelett @ the NCAFP: 919-833-2110 or thazelett@ncafp.com