{"id":3261,"date":"2026-02-09T18:36:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T18:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/?page_id=3261"},"modified":"2026-09-10T20:43:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T20:43:32","slug":"rural-health-pathway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/pathways-of-concentration\/rural-health-pathway\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural Health Pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"tabs-7\" class=\"shortcode-tabs \"><ul class=\"tab_titles\">\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-1\">Pathway Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-2\">Mission &amp; Vision<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-3\">Competencies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-4\">Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"tab tab-pathway-overview\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00693e\"><strong>Training Physicians to Serve, Lead, and Innovate in Rural Communities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 73.6061%;padding-left: 40px;padding-right: 40px;vertical-align: top\">The Geisel School of Medicine\u2019s <strong>Rural Health Pathway of Concentration<\/strong> is a four-year, co-curricular program designed to prepare community-responsive physician leaders to address the persistent shortage of physicians in rural and underserved communities. Built on early engagement through the <span style=\"color: #00693e\"><a style=\"color: #00693e\" href=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/rhs\/\">Rural Health Scholars<\/a><\/span> interest group, the Pathway offers a longitudinal, scaffolded experience that integrates education, leadership development, immersive clinical training, and community-engaged scholarship. Its innovative two-tier structure creates both an inclusive community of interest and a selective, high-commitment cohort, anchored by a \u201cRural Triad\u201d clinical model spanning academic medical centers, community hospitals, and advanced rural immersion. Organized around four foundational pillars\u2014longitudinal curriculum, competency-based learning, immersive clinical experiences, and a community-engaged scholarly project\u2014the Pathway develops expertise across key domains including comprehensive rural care, public health partnership, health systems navigation, and resilient leadership. Through seamless integration with existing Geisel programs and clear outcome measures, the Pathway positions Geisel as a national leader in rural medical education while advancing health equity and strengthening the rural physician workforce.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.3939%;padding-left: 30px;padding-right: 30px;vertical-align: middle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3164 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2025\/10\/RH-Pathway-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2025\/10\/RH-Pathway-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2025\/10\/RH-Pathway-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2025\/10\/RH-Pathway-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2025\/10\/RH-Pathway-1-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2025\/10\/RH-Pathway-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2025\/10\/RH-Pathway-1-580x580.png 580w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2025\/10\/RH-Pathway-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/09\/Rural_Health_Pathway_of_Concentration_Program_Guide_FINAL_rev_08_30_26-FINAL.pdf\">Program Guide<\/a><br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/09\/RH_Pathway_Student_Checklist-26-27-FINAL.pdf\">Student Checklist<\/a><br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/dartmouth.sharepoint.com\/sites\/HealthEquityPathwaysofConcentration\"> SharePoint (current students)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><div class=\"tab tab-mission-vision\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00693e\"><b>\ud83e\udded\u00a0Mission<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Rural Health Scholars (RHS) program<\/strong> is a pre-clerkship co-curricular interest group that supports students in developing skills to become community-responsive physician leaders, under the direction of a Faculty Advisor. Ultimately, we hope that as future physician leaders, Geisel graduates who participated in RHS will be dedicated to advancing health equity in rural, under-resourced areas through learning experiences, clinical competency, leadership training, advocacy, and scholarship, in collaboration and in service of the populations they aim to serve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The RHS Pathway of Concentration<\/strong> provides an opportunity for continued professional learning, growth, and development through a comprehensive 4-year framework, building on the foundational RHS pre-clerkship program.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00693e\"><strong>\ud83d\udd2d\u00a0Vision<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We envision a future where all rural communities have equitable access to high-quality, culturally responsive healthcare. This future will be led by skilled, dedicated, and community-focused leaders committed to improving health outcomes in rural populations. We will create a sustainable and impactful pathway that supports both the personal and professional development of medical students, ensuring they are well-prepared to serve rural communities.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><div class=\"tab tab-competencies\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00693e\"><b>Core Graduate Competencies<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Upon completion of the Rural Health Pathway, students will demonstrate proficiency across core competencies that enable them to deliver equitable, culturally responsive care, engage ethically with communities, and lead effectively in complex health systems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"622\">The Rural Comprehensive Clinician<\/strong> \u2013 Provides safe, effective, and adaptable care in rural and resource-limited settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"755\">The Community &amp; Public Health Partner<\/strong> \u2013 Builds equitable, sustainable partnerships and engages ethically with communities to improve health outcomes.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"904\">The Health Systems Navigator<\/strong> \u2013 Understands and works effectively within rural health systems to optimize care delivery and access.<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1047\">The Resilient Leader &amp; Innovator<\/strong> \u2013 Leads with adaptability, reflection, and innovation in challenging and diverse rural healthcare environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><div class=\"tab tab-contact\"><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%;height: 531px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 27px\">\n<td style=\"padding: 4px;text-align: left;height: 27px;width: 100%\" colspan=\"4\"><strong><span style=\"color: #00693e\">Leadership &amp; Administration<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 239px\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;text-align: center;height: 239px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/Keil-Martin-1250-150x150.jpeg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Faculty Advisor<\/strong><a style=\"color: #00693e\" href=\"https:\/\/providers.dartmouth-health.org\/2592\/martin-f-keil\"><br \/>\nMartin F. Keil, MD<br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;text-align: center;height: 239px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/Terri-Eastman-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Pathways Director<\/strong><a style=\"color: #00693e\" href=\"mailto:Terri.L.Eastman@dartmouth.edu\"><br \/>\nTerri Eastman, MEd<br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;text-align: center;height: 239px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/Merilee.png\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Pathways Coordinator<\/strong><a style=\"color: #00693e\" href=\"mailto:Merilee.A.Perkins@dartmouth.edu\"><br \/>\nMerilee Perkins<br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;height: 239px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 26px\">\n<td style=\"padding: 4px;text-align: left;height: 26px;width: 100%\" colspan=\"4\"><strong><span style=\"color: #00693e\">Student Leaders<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 27px\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;height: 27px;text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3592\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Luka-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Luka-Copy.jpg 124w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Luka-Copy-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><br \/>\nLuka Villani, Class of 2029<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;height: 27px;text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3601\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Joshua.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Joshua.jpg 125w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Joshua-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\nJoshua Kennedy, Class of 2029<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;text-align: center;height: 212px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/Emma-Jacobs-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Emma Jacobs, Class of 2028<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;text-align: center;height: 212px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/02\/Gabriella-Sanders-150x150.jpeg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Gabriela Sanders, Class of 2028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 212px\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;text-align: center;height: 212px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3602 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Erin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Erin.jpg 125w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Erin-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Erin Kelly, Class of 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;text-align: center;height: 212px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3603\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Nevin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Nevin.jpg 124w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Nevin-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\nNevin Fowler, Class of 2027<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;height: 212px\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3604 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Rich.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Rich.jpg 125w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Rich-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Rich Rosato, Class of 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%;padding: 4px;height: 212px\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3605\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Kenneth.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Kenneth.jpg 125w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/md-program\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2026\/05\/Kenneth-55x55.jpg 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><br \/>\nKenneth Greco, Class of 2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--> \n<div 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