Rural communities in Vermont and northern New York experience several health challenges that are often prevalent in rural areas across the country. As the population ages, many individuals are facing an increase in chronic diseases and dealing with unmet mental health needs. It's worth noting that over three-quarters of Americans residing in rural towns encounter difficulties in accessing sufficient health care services, which has an impact on their overall longevity compared to those living in urban areas.

At the Department of Emergency Medicine, we're improving emergency care in rural health settings and training the next generation of EM practitioners to serve those who live in non-urban areas.

Promoting equitable health outcomes for everyone and strengthening emergency health systems are both so important. At Larner, our International Emergency Medicine Program trains socially conscious, globally minded residents who bring a population health perspective into their clinical practice.

Learn about International Emergency Medicine

Prehospital Medicine programs include:

Emergency Medical Services: offer residents, fellows, and medical students outstanding training in progressive prehospital care in a rural EMS system.

Wilderness and Austere Medicine: providing opportunities to participate in search and rescue (SAR) teams, work alongside ski patrol, and utilize expedition medicine skills.

Sports Medicine: providing comprehensive, clinically-relevant musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine, and orthopedics education to medical students, residents, and faculty at the local, regional, and national level