RIIN - Rural Immersion Institute of the North
Gain healthcare experience the Alaskan way! RIIN is apart of the Alaska AHEC Progam.
Rural Alaskan "Edventure" for undergraduate & graduate healthcare students or professionals interested in rural health practice. All disciplines are welcome.
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RIIN introduces healthcare students to the realities of providing care in rural Alaska. Students spend the beginning of the program in Anchorage, learning about Alaskan culture and meeting with healthcare professionals to hear about their experiences. Participants are then paired with healthcare professionals from around the state to obtain hands-on experience in rural Alaska communities. The program ends back in Anchorage, where students present their experiences and lessons learned.
Program Costs:
The sample schedule is as follows:
June 20th - Student Arrival and Check-in
June 21-23 - Outdoor Experience: Kayakers Cove
June 24th - Orientation Day: Cultural center, Tribal Health Overview and Tours
June 25-29 - Rural Placement
June 30th - Debrief and Wrap-up
July 1st - Participants Depart
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