Utah Center for Rural Health
Mission
Our mission is to increase access to and quality of healthcare in rural Utah by recruiting, training, and retaining a healthcare workforce.
Ignite interest in healthcare careers among youth through outreach programs.
Prepare competitive applicants for health professional training programs.
Offer exposure to rural healthcare through clinical placements in rural communities.
Provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and career opportunities in rural healthcare.
Support through continuing education, networking, and reducing barriers to practice in rural Utah.
Facilitate recruitment, education, resources, and collaboration with healthcare providers.
Offer community education and patient support resources to improve health outcomes.
Utah Health Scholars
The Utah Health Scholars Program works to empower and cultivate the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Southern Utah Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
The Southern Utah AHEC Program provides resources for students, parents, teacher and counselors to encourage more rural youth to pursue careers in health care and to assist them in achieving their training goals. Resources and links provided here include student interest inventories, directory of training programs and information on many health-related jobs.