Rural Health Transformation Program - Building a Resilient Workforce, Rural Health Education Pipeline

The Rural Health Transformation Program aims to empower states to strengthen rural communities by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes. This program will support rural communities in Illinois by expanding career pathways and workforce pipeline programs for rural students. The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford, National Center for Rural Health Professions' Area Health Education Center, will serve as the regional backbone for coordination and program delivery. The program will provide hands-on experiences, such as job shadowing, mentorship, and workshops, to build awareness and stimulate interest in healthcare careers. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Expanding career pathways and workforce pipeline programs for rural students • Providing hands-on experiences to build awareness and stimulate interest in healthcare careers • Supporting rural communities in Illinois • Collaborating with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford, National Center for Rural Health Professions' Area Health Education Center • Focusing on healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural areas