"The Minnesota Center for Rural Health helps us far beyond the initial open position identification. Tiffany Yen of the Center has provided an invaluable service by being available as a neutral, outside professional to answer questions and concerns that a physician applying for one of our positions might have regarding contract terms, the clinic practice environment and the rural area of Northern Minnesota in general. Having a physician candidate that is well informed about expectations and practice conditions prior to arrival signifi cantly increases our ability to "make a good match" thereby "stacking the cards" in the right direction that we will be able to retain that individual long after the loan repayment incentive is gone."
Sheila Har, Administrator, SMDC - International Falls
For The Community
- physican recruitment (Health Professional Placement and Retention Program)
- strategic planning assistance
- community health assessments (CHAP)
- recruitment and retention training seminars
- contract reviews
- Grant Assistance Program (funding sources, grant preparation)
For The Healthcare Professional:
- identification of practice opportunities
- matching your professional profile with positions that meet your personal needs
- information on compensation packages and loan repayment
- contract review and negotiation assistance
- information on loan repayment programs
- educational workshops and conferences