Are you a passionate medical or pre-medical student looking to make a real impact in underserved communities? Join the AMSA Digital Rural Health Project as a Digital Health Navigator and help improve healthcare access in rural areas. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to a groundbreaking initiative that bridges the gap between technology and healthcare.
Why join us?
- Make a Difference: Play a vital role in improving healthcare outcomes in rural communities by helping residents access and utilize digital health tools.
- Gain Practical Experience: Work directly with patients and healthcare providers, enhancing your understanding of rural healthcare challenges and solutions.
- Enhance Your Skills: Develop skills in telemedicine, patient education, and community engagement that are crucial for the future of healthcare.
- Be a Leader: Take on a leadership role in a pioneering project and shape the future of digital health in underserved areas.
Earn a Certification: Upon completing the training, you will be granted an AMSA Digital Health Navigator Certification, recognizing your expertise and commitment to digital health.
What You Will Do:
- Educate and Support: Teach community members how to use digital health tools and resources.
- Facilitate Telehealth: Assist patients in connecting with healthcare providers through telemedicine platforms.
- Promote Health Literacy: Help improve health literacy by providing clear and accessible information about digital health.
- Establish trust and rapport with community members, serving as a reliable source of support and information.
We are proud to partner with the Ohio Rural Health Association to carry out this project in five Ohio counties:
- Highland
- Fayette
- Clinton
- Pike
- Athens