"As for the Rural Scholars Program, I really feel that it has done a wonderful job of integrating activities into the first two years.  The programs are pertinent, educational, and entertaining.  Students have a voice--their input drives a lot of what happens.  Some of my favorite programs have been splinting/casting, wilderness medicine, and panel discussions with physicians.  Overall, I’ve really enjoyed participating, and feel that it has done a wonderful job of enhancing my medical school education.”
-Allison, UMMS '06

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Wilderness Medicine Seminar

Monthly seminars

 

Scholars meet with practitioners and others in informal but structured sessions that focus on issues and skills relevant to practice in rural and small town areas. Topics vary from year to year, but generally include physician and nurse practicioner practice experiences in rural and small town communities, mental health, advocacy, selected clinical skills, environmental health, critical access hospitals, and rural/small town culture. Scholars are encouraged to help plan the seminars. Click here for a list of seminars (2000-2009).

 

Examples of past seminar topics:

  • Casting workshop
  • Critical care access hospitals
  • Indian Health Service
  • IV therapy
  • Managing a rural/ small town practice
  • Mental health in rural communities
  • Migrant health
  • Planning for third year clerkships
  • Practice in rural areas
  • Rural health careers
  • State Office of Rural health
  • Summer projects
  • Suturing
  • Trauma care
  • Visit to rural hospital
  • Wilderness medicine

 

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Casting Seminar