Complete four courses and earn the Master Direct Care Worker designation. Continue reading →

The Rural Medical Education Program (RMED), a cornerstone program within the National Center for Rural Health Programs, was recognized as an effective model for recruiting and training medical students who are committed to choosing rural practice. Continue reading →

The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) has compiled a set of resources to enhance the integration of community health workers into the clinical health workforce. Resources include sample forms and scripts for use when hiring a CHW, information on a variety of training programs, various resources on chronic diseases, and examples of CHW-related policies. Continue reading →

RMED alum Dr. Kelsey Hopkins found the 16-week preceptorship the last year of the program to be one of the one of the most impactful parts of medical school. Now a physician in Greenville, Illinois, he is at the center of a recent article. Continue reading →

The Community Health Worker Resource Hub is library of resources from 25 community health worker projects representing a wide range of populations, topics, and settings. Continue reading →