Boaz, Ala. (WHNT) — Marshall Medical Centers has secured a Rural Residency Planning and Development Program Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
That grant could be up to $750,000, HRSA’s website says.
This planning grant will assist Marshall Medical Centers in launching the early phases of creating a sustainable Family Medicine Residency Program aimed at training and retaining physicians dedicated to serving rural communities.
Over the next several years, the funding will be directed toward faculty development, curriculum creation, collaboration with academic partners, and advancing through the accreditation process.
“We are honored to receive this important funding from HRSA,” Chris Rush, president of Marshall Medical Centers, said. “This grant is a boost for us in our efforts toward addressing the shortage of primary care and specialty physicians in our rural region. Our goal is to develop a high-quality training program that not only equips new doctors with the skills they need, but also inspires them to practice long-term in rural communities like ours.”
The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program is part of HRSA’s nationwide effort to expand access to care by strengthening the rural health workforce.
With this award, Marshall Medical joins a select group of institutions leading the way in creating innovative, community-based residency programs outside of urban academic hubs.
“This grant helps us build the pipeline of future physicians who understand the unique challenges and rewards of practicing in rural areas,” Rush added. “We are excited to begin laying the foundation for a program that will serve our patients, community, and region for years to come.”
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