Are you interested in learning about innovative models that prepare students for careers in rural health? Would you like to know more about inter-institutional and community partnerships? The Rural Interprofessional Health Initiative (RIPHI) is an interprofessional inter-institutional program that brings together health professions students from UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Pembroke, and UNC Wilmington in partnership with communities to advance health. Come learn about the program, lessons learned, and opportunities for future partnerships.

Presenters:

• Dr. Meg Zomorodi, Associate Provost for Interprofessional Health Initiatives
• Ash Walker, DHSc., MA, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, UNC Pembroke
• Novant Health representative
• UNC Health Southeastern representative
• Rural Interprofessional Longitudinal Scholars (2025-26 cohort participants)

This event is part of Serving NC Through Rural Community-Campus Partnerships, a conference hosted by UNC Rural as part of Carolina Engagement Week. To register for this session or for the full conference, go to: GO.UNC.EDU/SERVENC. The conference has both in-person and virtual options.