A recent study published in the Journal of Graduate Medical Education examines how newly funded rural residency programs are implementing faculty development, a critical element for accreditation and long-term program success. Among the 43 Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) grant recipients reviewed, just over half engaged in some form of faculty development, with 37% offering structured, longitudinal programs and 51% reporting participation in activities like conferences or workshops. The findings highlight both the value and variability of faculty development strategies in rural settings and suggest a need for greater support and infrastructure to ensure consistent educator training across programs.
