It can be difficult to communicate the benefits of living and working in a rural area. Even though Pennsylvania’s rural regions are often within an hour or two of a large town or city, it’s still a commitment for a physician, dentist or other clinician to work in rural areas. EduMed.org, a web-based organization that connects students with educational opportunities, has produced the page “Why You Should Work in Rural Healthcare, and How to Thrive When You Do“ to help you tell your story and make candidates more comfortable with and accepting of working in a rural setting. Some of the articles relate to working in any underserved area.
