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Our Participating Programs and Sponsors

Ohio University HCOM

Central Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency – Swift River Rural Training Track

Colorado Family Medicine Residencies

Ohio University RUSP

Cahaba Medical Care

Spokane Teaching Health Center

Family Medicine Residency of Idaho

Oregon Health & Science University-Cascades East Family Medicine Residency

Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana

Providence Oregon Family Medicine Hood River Rural Training Program

Hidalgo Medical Services Family Medicine Residency Program

Wayne County Hospital RESST Program

UND Bismarck/Center for Family Medicine-Hettinger RTT & UND Minot/Williston Medical Center-Rural Residency

Wisconsin Rural Physician Residency Assistance Program

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Family Medicine Residency

Featured News Story

Annual Rural Photo Contest

Posted on: April 3, 2024

The Rural Medical Training Collaborative (formerly RTT Collaborative) invites you to participate in our annual rural photo contest. Each year we hold a “bragging rights” competition for the shutter bugs associated with our organization to showcase their best photos that represent rural healthcare and training. The deadline for submission is the end of April, but this year, for the first time ever, all entries that are submitted prior to the start of our annual meeting on April 10th, will be featured at the meeting and eligible to win the new “Rural Educators” award, to be selected by the attendees at the annual meeting in Asheville,
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Latest News

News stories via the Rural Health Information Hub News stories of interest to rural health, with information provided via the Rural Health Information Hub

Rural America Faces Growing Shortage of Eye Surgeons
on January 22, 2025 at 6:00 am
Summarizes recent research finding that rural areas have a shortage of ophthalmic surgeons despite a higher need for ophthalmic surgery for rural residents. Discusses trends in access to eye surgeons and specialists between 2012 and 2022 and regional access disparities.
Comments Requested on Mobile Crisis Team Services: An Implementation Toolkit Draft
on January 21, 2025 at 6:00 am
Request for comments on a draft of the Mobile Crisis Team Services: An Implementation Toolkit. The document offers guidance and resources to plan, implement, and maintain mobile crisis teams supporting mental health and substance use-related behavioral health crises and includes rural-specific considerations. Comments are accepted through March 21, 2025.
NRHA Continues Partnership to Advance Rural Oral Health
on January 21, 2025 at 6:00 am
Announces a new Rural Oral Health Seminar Toolkit and a renewed partnership between the National Rural Health Association and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Includes a call for submissions for the 2025 Compendium of Oral Health Best Practices, a resources that will showcase programs and initiatives focused on rural oral health quality and access. Submissions are due March 31, 2025.
Q&A: What Are the Challenges and Opportunities of Small-Town Philanthropy?
on January 17, 2025 at 6:00 am
Interviews an administrator at the Blandin Foundation, a rural-based and rural-serving private foundation in Minnesota. Discusses the culture of rural, challenges with grant writing for rural communities, community engagement, and goals for the future.
HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson, Joined by Co-Chair of the Congressional Black Maternal Health Caucus Congresswoman Lauren Underwood,...
on January 15, 2025 at 6:00 am
Announces the final policy and funding initiatives from the Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funded work will sustain the work of the year long initiative and also develop recommendations for preventing cardiovascular conditions in women. Includes a report on the work of the committee and highlights work throughout 2024 including rural health initiatives.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $60 Million Investment for Adding Early Morning, Night, and Weekend Hours at Community Health Centers
on January 14, 2025 at 6:00 am
Announces new federal funding to extend open hours for Federally Qualified Health Centers. Notes the benefit for rural and other underserved communities in expanding access to care.
Volunteer Opportunity for HUD's Office of Housing Counseling Tribe and TDHE Certification Exam
on January 13, 2025 at 6:00 am
Announces a volunteer opportunity for tribal government leaders, tribally designated housing entities, or other Native housing organizations to work on a certification examination in connection with the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program or Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program.
Who Needs Dry January More: Rural or Urban Drinkers?
on January 10, 2025 at 6:00 am
Analyzes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data to discuss alcohol habits by region and rurality. Notes the challenges with measuring alcohol habits in surveys relying on self-reported health measures.
Rural Families Have 'Critical' Need for More Hospice, Respite Care
on January 6, 2025 at 6:00 am
Describes challenges with access to hospice services for rural families based on recent research. Discusses recent hospice closures, caregiver burnout, quality of care, and communication preferences.
Rural Telehealth Sees More Policy Wins, but Only Short-Term
on January 3, 2025 at 6:00 am
Describes how a temporary extension of telehealth rules impacts rural healthcare providers. Discusses quality of care concerns, benefits for rural residents, and broadband investments.

Helpful Resources

Rural resources via the Rural Health Information Hub Resources, reports, and other documents on rural health topics from a variety of sources, with information provided via the Rural Health Information Hub

Operating Status of Adult Day Services Centers in 2022
on March 25, 2025 at 2:47 pm
Offers estimates from the 2022 National Post-acute and Long-term Care Study (NPALS) regarding operating status of adult day service centers as a result of COVID-19 response efforts. Compares U.S. Census Bureau regions, metropolitan and nonmetropolitan statistical areas, Medicaid licensure, and number of enrolled participants. -- National Center for Health Statistics
Rural Areas Have More Older People Exposed to Greater Wildfire Risk
on March 24, 2025 at 8:24 pm
Bar chart comparing the number of adults 60 or older with moderate, high, or highest risk of wildfire exposure by rurality. -- USDA Economic Research Service
Public Health Research and Program Strategies for Diabetes Prevention and Management
on March 21, 2025 at 3:15 pm
Editorial describing diabetes prevention and management efforts and policy since 1975. Discusses disparities in diabetes prevalence including rural residence. Highlights current and future work in diabetes prevention and management. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
USDA Rural Development: Together, America Prospers
on March 21, 2025 at 2:46 pm
Provides an overview of USDA Rural Development's mission and investments, highlighting programs and initiatives related to rural economic development, housing, and infrastructure. Discusses quality of life and healthcare needs in rural communities. -- USDA Rural Development
Children's Advocacy Centers: Literature Review: A Product of the Model Programs Guide
on March 21, 2025 at 2:16 pm
A literature review discussing the history of children's advocacy centers (CACs), characteristics of CACs and their services, characteristics of children using CACs, and their effectiveness. Discusses rural throughout. -- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Annual Disability Statistics Collection: Build Your Own Statistics - County Level Statistics
on March 20, 2025 at 7:45 pm
Dashboard presenting American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year data for county-level statistics on disability prevalence as well as employment, poverty, insurance, and education statistics for people with disabilities. -- Center for Research on Disability
Annual Disability Statistics Compendium 2025
on March 20, 2025 at 7:21 pm
Presents statistics on Americans with disabilities across key social and economic indicators derived from American Community Survey (ACS) data, including employment, educational attainment, health and healthcare, and more. Section 10 presents data on people with disabilities in rural areas, and compares the prevalence of disability, demographic characteristics, employment status, income, and insurance coverage status across metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore areas. -- Center for Research on Disability, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Experiences of People with Disabilities in Rural America 2025 Infographic ADSC
on March 20, 2025 at 6:57 pm
Infographic on disability in rural America using American Community Survey data. Includes data on prevalence, employment, and poverty. -- Center for Research on Disability
2025 MIPS Eligibility Decision Tree
on March 20, 2025 at 2:51 pm
Presents information to determine if providers are eligible to participate in the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) in the 2025 Performance Year. Includes information on the low-volume threshold criteria. -- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Rising Rural Mortality Rates From Natural Causes for Working-Age Adults Lead to Widening Gap With Urban Counterparts
on March 19, 2025 at 2:59 pm
Reports on disparities in natural cause mortality rates between rural and urban working age adults. Explores disparities by various demographic factors and underlying causes. -- USDA Economic Research Service