Overview

The University of Minnesota, School of Medicine Duluth Quentin N. Burdick Rural Interdisciplinary Training grant supports innovative methods to prepare health care providers for practice in rural communities. Students from the core professions of nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, social work, dentistry and medicine learn together in a rural educational setting, sharing learning experiences and gaining an understanding and appreciation for the expertise each health discipline brings to the health care team.

The School of Medicine Duluth has been the recipient of two Burdick grants. The first expanded the core of disciplines, created distance learning modules, and introduced a telemedicine program in seven rural sites. The second grant has built upon the foundation initially established. This project will encourage new and innovative models for student learning while focusing on geriatric care, providing educational opportunities for rural health care practitioners, encouraging research in rural communities and increasing cultural awareness.

More information on the Quentin N. Burdick Rural Interdisciplinary Training grants and other health professions education and training opportunities can be found at http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/interdisciplinary