August 12, 2024

Apply to Become a Rural Health Fellow Leader

The National Rural Health Administration’s (NRHA’s) Rural Health Fellows program is a yearlong, intensive training program that develops leaders who can articulate a clear and compelling vision for rural America.

Each year, NRHA selects 10 to 15 highly motivated individuals who have proven their dedication to improving the health of rural Americans through their educational or professional experience.

The goal of the Rural Health Fellows program is to educate and develop a network of diverse rural readers that will step forward to serv in key positions in the association, affiliated advocacy groups, and local and state legislative bodies with health equity as a main focus.

What a Rural Health Fellow Can Expect:

• Meet in person, three times throughout the year to undergo intensive leadership and advocacy training
• Take part in monthly conference calls to supplement their training
• Receive updates on legislative and regulatory concerns that impact rural health
• Participate in mentorship program with current members of NRHA’s board of Trustees.

Applicant Program Requirements

• Must be NRHA members for at least one year, before applying
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the health of all people residing in rural America through the provision of equitable health care services
• Must be willing and able to commit to monthly conference calls as part of the program and complete a project as a member of an Action Project Team
• Must have a sponsor to support travel/lodging expenses to attend three NRHA meetings
• Must commit to attending all Rural Health Fellows training sessions

Cost: No program fee for participation, however, applicants must have a sponsor (employer, corporate or self) responsible for all travel and lodging costs to attend the three training sessions.

Apply By Thursday, September 12th

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