California's Focal Point for Rural Health
The Rural Health Services Unit (RHSU) works to strengthen healthcare systems in rural communities of California and provides a focal point for discussion of rural health issues within the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). The RHSU provides useful resources for rural healthcare providers and the public. In addition, the RHSU serves as a source of information regarding health workforce opportunities for rural areas of California.
Important Links
- CAL-SEARCH STUDENT/RESIDENT AND SITE APPLICATIONS -- Cal-SEARCH: California’s Student/Resident Experiences and Rotations in Community Health applications are being accepted until June 30,2012 and students/residents will be able to complete their rotations and community projects through August 31, 2012. To apply online, visit the Cal-SEARCH website located at: http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HWDD/Cal-SEARCH/. Sites interested in hosting students and residents during the next two years of the Cal-SEARCH program can complete an application at: http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HWDD/Cal-SEARCH/
- HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS ONLINE SEARCH TOOL-- The Health Education Programs Online Search Tool is a application that allows users to identify schools that offer health professions education/training programs in California. This tool, from the Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development (OSHPD), allows anyone to depict health professions education/training opportunities on a map and in a listing. It is not required to log in or sign up. This tool increases the opportunity for students, parents, and others to personally research health professions, related training locations, and resources. The most recent data from the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) is used to ensure accuracy. Try it today! This FREE resource is available on the HCTP Resource page at: www.oshpd.ca.gov/healtheducationprogram/
- HPEF Summary of Scholarship & Loan Repayment Programs
http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HPEF/Applications.html - The Census Bureau announces publication of the "Proposed Urban Area Criteria for the 2010 Census"
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Health professions scholarship, loan, and loan repayment programs help to encourage and enable clinicians to work in underserved areas. - Rural Health Care Job Postings---FREE SERVICES
Job postings and service recruitment resources available...updated weekly! For job listings and more details, Click Here
- Funding Opportunities
Be sure to check our funding page often! For more details, Click Here - The Health Workforce Information Center (HWIC) is a comprehensive online library that will help you find and stay up-to-date on health workforce programs and funding sources, workforce research and policy, educational opportunities, news and events, and much more. Visit HWIC.
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May 4, 2012 3:04 PM