MCRH is a resource that can help match primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, and more) with organizations that provide primary care services throughout Michigan’s rural communities.
MCRH has also built relationships with the following organizations to help build and sustain Michigan’s rural workforce:
- Medical, dental, nursing, and other health professional schools and programs
- Michigan Rural Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, and Rural Health Clinics
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Michigan Health Council
- Michigan Primary Care Association
- Michigan Area Health Education Centers (MI-AHECs)
- National Health Service Corps
- Mental health facilities
- Substance treatment facilities
We are excited to work with you find the perfect match in rural Michigan!
Job Opportunities
MCRH can help connect candidates to opportunities and rural communities in which to live and work in.
Loan Repayment Programs
Loan repayment programs offer tax-free funds for qualified health care providers working in approved disciplines at eligible practice sites, in exchange for a service obligation.
Scholarships
Scholarships through the federal government allows students to pursue eligible primary care health professions training while helping decrease the amount of student loan debt.
J-1 Visa Wavier/Conrad 30 Program
The Conrad 30 Waiver Program allows each state to recommend up to 30 physicians to receive a waiver of the 2-year home residence requirement in exchange for a commitment of 3-years of service in an underserved area.
HPSAs
Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSAs) can be areas that have a shortage of primary, dental, or mental health care providers.
National Health Services Corps
Learn more how to become an National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site to help recruit and retain clinicians.
Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are now an approved Medicaid provider. We have gathered a few items that may help you in your CHW journey.
Workforce Network Webinars
MCRH hosts webinars to connect rural organizations to workforce resources that can be implemented in helping to recruit and retain healthcare professionals.
For More Information Contact
Kyra Burkeen
Workforce Initiative Manager
Kyra.Burkeen@affiliate.msu.edu