Supporting rural training track residency programs as a national strategy in training physicians for rural practice.
2012 RTT-TAP Conclave
Held at the University of Nebraska Medical Center February 29 – March 2, 2012, rural physician training advocates from rural training tracks, healthcare facilities, educational institutions and government agencies exchanged ideas for RTT program growth, expansion and development.
Visit the 2012 Conclave summary page
Why RTTs Matter
Rural areas have ongoing, critical shortages of primary care physicians. Rural training track (RTT) residency programs are a proven model for addressing rural physician workforce shortages, with over 70% of graduates practicing in rural areas. Learn more about Rural Training Track Residency Programs.
About this Program
As part of the President’s Improving Rural Health Care Initiative, the Office of Rural Health Policy has joined with the National Rural Health Association and other key partners in this demonstration program aimed at:
- Improving fill rates of RTT programs
- Increasing the sustainability of existing RTT programs
- Helping new RTT programs get started.
Learn more about The RTT Technical Assistance Program
Contact us for more information about the program.
