Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare program application now open

The 2024 Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare (RUSH) program application is now open. Please submit full applications by October 11, 2024.

Are you an undergraduate student interested in a healthcare career serving in a rural community? Thinking about medical, dental or nursing school? The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health RUSH program is a great introduction to practicing in rural communities. Selections will be made by November 2024. 

Shadow a rural practitioner (family medicine, dentistry, nursing, or physical therapy) for a total of 20 hours during specific dates agreed upon by the participating practitioner and the student. Students will receive a participation award of $300 after shadow completion. If you have questions, please email icrh@hsc.wvu.edu.