Retain-Primary Care Provider

Rural physicians face increasing pressures that can lead to burnout and threaten long-term retention in rural communities. The Retain-Primary Care Provider (Retain-PCP) grant program offers a proactive approach to support rural physicians by strengthening professional fulfillment and connection to the communities they serve.

Through Retain-PCP, participating rural primary care physicians receive 10%–20% protected time to lead a community health project at their hospital. This dedicated time allows physicians to pursue work that is meaningful to them while addressing local health needs.

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Are you interested in leading a community health project?

Strengthen connection, boost fulfillment and invest in your community.

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Specialty Training at Rural Sites-Pediatric Prehospital Care

Specialty Training at Rural Sites-Pediatric Prehospital Care

The Specialty Training at Rural Sites-Pediatric Prehospital Care (STARS-PPC) grant program helps prepare rural emergency medical service (EMS) providers to deliver advanced, high-quality care deliver high-quality care to children in emergencies. The program gives EMS teams ...

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The Orion Initiative is led by Dr. Amy Kind, Associate Dean for Social Health Sciences and Programs at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

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