What is Rural Medical Education?
The Rural Medical Education Program trains and supports future family doctors who plan to practice in rural Illinois. RMED has a specially designed, supplemental curriculum. In the first three years ofmedical school, this consists of seminars on rural health care issues, family medicine, and community-oriented primary care. In the 4th year, RMED students participate in a 16-week rural preceptorship which focuses on clinical skill development in a rural setting. Students also complete two community-based projects during their preceptorships, which strengthen their knowledge of rural communities and their special health needs.