What We Do

We collaborate with universities, rural hospitals, rural health centers and others to provide educational experiences for administrators, doctors, nurses, and other service providers in developing countries.  We leverage various resources and innovative technologies to improve the way rural healthcare is delivered. Onsite events allow participants to meet their American counterparts, as well as policy makers from state and federal agencies, to share knowledge and experiences, and to build lasting relationships. Key elements of our work include:

  • Educational seminars, information sharing, and panel discussions.

  • Case studies, active problem solving and creative planning.

  • Fundraising initiatives to implement and support interventions.

  • International exchanges for faculty, students, and health care professionals.

  • Grant funded research projects, home and abroad.

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Learn, Connect, and Improve: A Rural Health Training Program for Medical Practitioners from Developing Countries

The American Rural Health Institute (ARHI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education institute, is at the forefront of an initiative to bridge the gap in public health delivery in rural developing nations. With a core team of seasoned executives from one of America's largest rural community health centers, university executives, and a community college president with extensive experience in program development and international collaboration, ARHI is poised to make a significant impact.

The institute's program is meticulously designed to address the distinct challenges of rural public healthcare, aiming to enhance the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of healthcare services. Public health practitioners from developed countries are also invited to partake in the learning experience, gaining insights from the best practices and experiences of the US and other nations in rural public health.

Participants will benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that includes:

  1. Classroom Lectures and Discussions: Experts and administrators lead sessions on health disparities in rural America, covering asthma, diabetes, prenatal care, and school-based pediatric care. The role of stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, health insurance companies, and private foundations, is also explored.

  2. Roundtable Discussions: Insights into medical school operations, admission practices, and patient care focus are shared by rural American public healthcare practitioners. Strategies for labor force development and retention in rural healthcare are discussed.

  3. Field Trips: Visits to participating hospitals provide a firsthand look at the functioning and interaction of rural, regional, specialty, and university hospitals.

This program, set to begin in the summer of 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a low-investment, high-reward opportunity for rural public health practitioners worldwide. It has received strong support from the North Carolina Governor, bipartisan backing from the US Senate, House of Representatives, USDA, and endorsement from the Carolina Community Health Center Association. By leveraging North Carolina's exceptional biologics and pharmaceutical manufacturing resources and its leading clinical research association, the initiative promises to foster strong relationships between the United States and developing nations while promoting American humanitarian values.

We invite you to join us in this exciting and rewarding endeavor to improve rural public health and reduce poverty on a global scale.