Rural Medicine
August 2, 2021
This week's e-Communication includes information on ACGME Equity MattersTM, Review and Comment, the Rural Track Designation Program, and Milestones Quality Assurance.
Stories from the Field: Addressing Physician Shortage through a Rural Residency Program
In the poster, Addressing Physician Shortage in Medically Underserved Areas through a Rural Residency Program Collaboration, Dr. Douglas Nolan explored how osteopathic physician residents may be able to bridge that gap in care as they complete their education.

ACGME President and CEO Dr. Thomas J. Nasca Appears on Rural Health Matters to Discuss COVID-19 and GME
Dr. Nasca joined UNMC and UNO Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold on RFD-TV’s Rural Health Matters to discuss the pandemic’s effects on rural America, graduate medical education, physician well-being, the current state of the US health care system, and more.
The ACGME Releases CLER National Report of Findings 2019
With $20M in federal grants, new residency programs will train more doctors for rural areas
FierceHealthcare highlights 27 health care organizations nationwide that will receive federal funding to set up ACGME-accredited residency programs to educate physicians to work in rural areas.