Entries by Beth Squires

RMED Program Featured in Online Article

Check out this published article on an interview with Dr. Hana Hinkle, Assistant Dean of the NCRHP, about our RMED program! “The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford is aiming to build its rural medical workforce with an education program specifically on rural medicine, which supplements the standard medical school curriculum. That program began […]

We Are Hiring!

Associate Director of Curriculum Development (Assistant/Associate/Professor) Hiring Department: National Center for Rural Health Professions Location:  Rockford, IL USA Requisition ID: 1025626 Posting Close Date: Monday, October 14, 2024, at 6:00 pm (CDT) About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university […]

Apply to Complete a Rural Health Experience in 2024!

Are you a college student interested in learning first-hand about rural healthcare? Apply to complete a Rural Health Experience (RHE)! The RHE provides a 3 – 5 day shadowing experience in a rural hospital to learn how healthcare is delivered in rural communities. For more information and for the application link, visit this webpage: https://ncrhp.uic.edu/programs/experiences/rural-health-experience/

Applications Are Being Accepted for the Rural Health Careers Camp!

Are you still planning your rural high school student’s summer? Is your high school student interested in healthcare? If so, apply to the 2024 Rural Health Careers Camp! This three-day overnight camp introduces a wide variety of healthcare professions to all campers! For more information and for the application link visit this webpage: https://ncrhp.uic.edu/programs/experiences/rural-health-careers-camp/.

Apply to Complete a Rural Health Experience!

Are you an undergraduate student deciding on which type of healthcare career would be best for you? Apply to complete a Rural Health Experience (RHE) where you can shadow rural healthcare professionals for 3 – 5 days to learn more about all the possibilities. For more information and for the application link, visit this webpage: […]

Last Week to Apply for the 2024 Six-Week Interprofessional Preceptorship!

Are you a junior or senior majoring in a health profession? Are you looking to complete a unique experience before you graduate to add skills to your resume? Apply to the 2024 Six-Week Interprofessional Preceptorship Program! Applications are being accepted through Sunday, March 3, 2024. For more information and for the application link, visit this […]

Sign Up Today for a Health & Wellness Coaching Presentation

The Department of Health Sciences at Illinois State University is hosting an Ann Nolte Scholar Series Presentation: Margaret Moore “Changing Minds and Behavior” Wednesday, February 28th at 4:00 pm via Zoom Margaret Moore is a true pioneer in Health & Wellness Coaching. She was founder of the highly respected WellCoaches coaching education program and co-founder of […]

Applications Are Being Accepted for the 2024 Rural Health Careers Camp!

Do you live in a rural Illinois community? Do you know a high schooler looking for something to do this summer? Are they interested in healthcare? If so, applications are being accepted for the 2024 Rural Health Careers Camp! This is a three-day overnight camp where rural high school students are introduced to at least […]

Register to Attend a Free Webinar on Healthy Screen Habits!

Fostering Healthy Screen Habits for Children & Adolescents March 12, 2024 | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm CST COMPASS IS PROVIDING 1.5 CE CREDITS FOR CLINICIANS LICENSED IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS*   Content is also applicable to parents, school leaders, counselors & any member of our community. In today’s digital age, the growing issue of […]