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Rural GME Administrators Network

Who Are We?

Increasing the number of physicians practicing in our rural communities is a major priority of our organizations and this certainly couldn’t be done without the support, determination, and leadership of our administrators. However, at the rural level many of us are a one-person-office and there are oftentimes limited opportunities for peer discussions and places to get answers to questions…especially since our programs have unique circumstances from our urban counterparts.

To address the specific needs of rural coordinators, the Wisconsin Collaborative for Rural GME (WCRGME) established the Rural GME Administrators Network. We are a national group of new and experienced rural GME administrators from RTTs, Rural Training Programs, and rural specialty tracks and pathways programs from around the nation not only in Family Medicine, but also General Surgery, OB, EM, and Psychiatry. Our goal is to provide practical training, networking opportunities, encouragement for administrators to learn and grow in their positions in order to sustain our programs.

It’s easy to become involved with the Rural GME Administrators Network!

• Attend our meetings

• Suggest meeting topics

• Send a question or suggestion to the entire distribution list

• Be a participant at the Rural Administrators Fundamentals Training (RAFT) or Leadership Program

• Be a presenter at the Rural Administrators Fundamentals Training (RAFT) or Leadership Program

• Join a committee when there’s a special project (planning our Professional Development workshops, presenting with other administrators at the RMTC Annual Meeting, etc.)

Meet Our Advisory Board Members

Professional Development Opportunities

Leadership Institute - This robust one-year program is designed around a curriculum to support rurally-focused administrators leadership and professional development. Ideal applicants have been in GME a minimum of 3 years or have equivalent experience.

The current institute will be held from April, 2025 - April, 2026. If you are a member of the current institute, click here for documents and resources.

Registration for the 26-27 cohort will open in January 2026.

Rural Administrators Fundamentals Training - RAFT (formerly Rural GME Boot Camp)
Join Us! Save the date for:

Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 10:00am - 4:00pm CT

This one-day core training will enhance your professional knowledge as a RURAL GME administrator!

Learn more and view last year’s agenda here.

📧 *To receive notification for registration for upcoming Leadership Institute, RAFT, and other professional development opportunities, email jcrubel@rwhc.com to be added to the Rural GME Administrators listserv.