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Suzanne R Soliman¹, Martin Macdowell, Allison E Schriever

¹University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. srabi@uic.edu

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Summary

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This study developed an interprofessional rural health professions program for pharmacy and medical students. The program successfully prepared healthcare providers for rural practice, with most students originating from rural areas.

Keywords:

assessment interprofessional rural healthcare rural pharmacy underserved

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Area of Science:

Rural Health
Interprofessional Education
Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

Addressing healthcare disparities in rural areas requires a trained workforce.
Existing health professions programs may not adequately prepare students for rural practice.
Interprofessional education can enhance collaborative care models.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and implement an interprofessional rural health professions program.
To assess the program's effectiveness in preparing pharmacy and medical students for rural practice.
To recruit students with a predisposition for rural practice.

Main Methods:

A targeted recruitment and admissions process was established.
Pharmacy and medical students completed a shared curriculum including lectures, assignments, and a capstone clinical experience.
Program assessment focused on student participation and background.

Main Results:

The program accepted 14 pharmacy and 33 medical students in its first two years.
Approximately 90% of participating students were from rural backgrounds.
The curriculum included monthly lectures, assignments, and a final-year clinical requirement.

Conclusions:

The developed program offers an interprofessional model for rural healthcare education.
This initiative aims to increase the number of healthcare providers practicing in rural communities.
The program's success indicates a viable approach to rural health workforce enhancement.