This section provides information on health professional recruitment and retention in rural communities. Include recruitment services, J1 Visa information and general assistance through federal and state programs and/or organizations in this area.
Health Professional Recruitment and Retention
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3RNet - National Rural Recruitment and Retention NetworkNational Rural Recruitment and Retention Network.
Is made up of not-for-profit organizations that help health professionals locate practice sites in rural and underserved areas throughout the country.
American Academy of Family PhysiciansAmerican Academy of Family Physicians.
"Its mission has been to preserve and promote the science and art of family medicine and to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages."
American Academy of Physician AssistantsAmerican Academy of Physician Assistants.
"The Academy works to promote quality, cost effective health care and the professional and personal growth of Physician Assistants."
American Medical Association Finding A PositionAmerican Medical Association.
Mission is to "promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health."
American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
"Is the largest and only full-service professional membership organization in the United States for Nurse Practitioners of all specialties."
American College of Nurse-MidwivesAmerican College of Nurse-Midwives.
"...provides research, administers and promotes continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress."
Association of Clinicians for the UnderservedAssociation of Clinicians for the Underserved.
"A nonprofit, transdisciplinary organization of clinicians, advocates, and health care organizations united in a common mission to improve the health of America's underserved populations and to enhance the development and support of the health care clinicians serving these populations."
U.S. Department of State: Visa Services
- J Waiver FAQ (PDF|243 KB)
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National Center for Health Workforce AnalysisDHHS. HRSA. National Center for Health Workforce Analysis Reports.