News & Events, Regional Events, Southwest Virginia

October Events

Spooky season is here! Explore the many events in the region that celebrate all things fall and Halloween. Lee County Upcoming events in Lee County include a Halloween Carnival and the annual Lee County Tobacco Festival. Embedded in the rich history of Appalachia is tobacco’s role in the economic development of the region. On October… Continue reading October Events

rural residencies

Rural Program Directors University (PDU)

Overview: While several training opportunities for Program, Associate Program, and Site Directors exist, very few are targeted for leaders of rural programs. There is a need for professional development opportunities for those who are faced with the extra challenges of leading their programs in resource-limited, and often isolated, communities. Rural directors may also be located… Continue reading Rural Program Directors University (PDU)

medical education, News & Events

Head for the Hills 2023 – Registration Now Open!

Breaks Interstate ParkOctober 13-14th, 2023Breaks, VA 24607 Free for primary care/hospitalist physicians and nurse practitioners working in Southwest Virginia’s 13 counties CME Lectures: 8 am – 12 pm each dayFriday afternoon activities will be planned at the park. View 2023 Agenda PDF Flyer - Please Share REGISTER NOW! In order to prevent expenses lost for… Continue reading Head for the Hills 2023 – Registration Now Open!

rural residencies

Policy Brief: Rural track program funding: An erosion in definitions of rural places requires new action

National Rural Health Association policy position paper discussing graduate medical education (GME) in rural areas. Discusses policy changes to rural hospital classification and the impact of these changes on rural GME and rural training track programs. Rural Track Program Funding: An Erosion in Definitions of Rural Places Requires New Action

medical education, News & Events, Southwest Virginia

2023 ‘Head for the Hills’ – Agenda Now Available!

Breaks Interstate ParkOctober 13-14th, 2023Breaks, VA 24607 Free for primary care/hospitalist physicians and nurse practitioners working in Southwest Virginia's 13 counties CME Lectures: 8 am - 12 pm each dayFriday afternoon activities will be planned at the park. More information on lodging and registration coming soon! VIEW 2023 AGENDA