Date: May 18 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rural Medical Education Conference

Location: New Orleans, La.

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NRHA's 24th Rural Medical Education Conference is May 18 ahead of NRHA's 50th Annual Rural Health Conference in New Orleans, La.

Join us for a premier NRHA event built by the association's Rural Medical Education Workgroup for educators and students across the rural landscape.

Don't miss NRHA's expanded 32nd Rural Health Access Conference May 17-18 immediately beforehand.

We are so excited to see everyone in NOLA this spring.

Register for NRHA's New Orleans events

Registration will open in January 2027

* must authenticate as NRHA and student members. Contact NRHA's membership team for assistance.
^ cost includes a complimentary one-year membership for non-industry registrants who have never been members.

Contact NRHA's registration team or call 816-756-3140 for more information.

Student Rate Policy

Student registration is only available to full-time students enrolled in at least 12 concurrent credit hours per semester (or 9 hours for graduate students) of a health-related training program at any level. Individuals with full-time employment are not eligible for student registration. Registrants will be required to provide a class schedule reflecting currently enrolled credit hours and to confirm employment status.

NRHA Refund Policy

For cancellations received by National Rural Health Association at least 30 days prior to a conference or seminar, a full refund, less a 30% processing fee, will be provided to the registrant.

For cancellations received less than 30 days prior to a conference or seminar, a credit towards attendance at a future conference or seminar will be provided.

No refunds or credits will be provided for no-shows and cancellation notifications received after the conference or seminar is held.

Rural Medical Education Conference Agendas

2026 Rural Medical Education Conference agenda (updated 05.13.26)

Past Agendas:

NRHA certificates of attendance will be available at the registration desk. Attendees may use these certificates with third-party organizations or their employer as documentation of having received conference hours of instruction.

Conference Hotel

TBA

Partners, Sponsors, and Supporting Non-Profit Organizations

NRHA’s Annual Conference is made possible thanks to the unwavering support of our partners, as well as the non-profit organizations and sponsors who stand with rural health. These organizations don’t just show up—they invest in the future of rural communities and the leaders who serve them by supporting this event.

Meet the supporters behind the conference

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Don't miss the opportunity to increase your visibility in the rural market by engaging with our audience throughout the year by becoming a vetted NRHA Partner.

NRHA offers sponsorships for all events, providing a valuable opportunity for your organization to gain visibility. These sponsorships and partnerships are great ways to get your company's message in the hands of hundreds of attendees.

Please contact Kodi Smith or Larry Bedell, NRHASC, for more information.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Seize the unique opportunity to elevate your brand and forge valuable relationships at the nation's premier rural health care conference. Engage directly with rural health professionals and thought leaders through our exclusive sponsorship options.

Exhibit space is only available with a sponsorship and is limited each year. We encourage you to secure your spot by choosing the sponsorship that best fits your goals, completing and submitting the Insertion Order, and marking May 19-22 on your calendar to guarantee your presence and boost your rural health care connections. Review our 2026 Annual Conference Sponsorship Guide for more details.

Nonprofit entities have exclusive access to dedicated exhibit opportunities without the need for a sponsorship. To learn more and inquire about nonprofit exhibit opportunities, please email us at submit@nrhasc.com.

Rural Hospitals Partnerships

Explore how our Rural Hospital Partnership Program can amplify your brand and deepen your impact throughout the year.

Exclusive Exhibits: Partner-only exhibit spaces to showcase your solutions.
Subject Matter Expert: Present your expertise through our trusted platforms.
Partner Benefits: Gain access to exclusive events, direct e-blasts, and educational opportunities.
Legislative Alerts: Stay informed with policy updates and breaking rural health care news.
Special Interest Groups: Participate in vibrant discussions and share your initiatives with the rural health care community.
Organizational Page: Highlight your organization on a dedicated page of our website.

Nonprofit Partnership Program

Designed for nonprofit entities serving rural health care, this program aligns your mission with NRHA’s goals and grants year-long visibility to rural health care professionals and institutions. To learn more about our nonprofit partnership opportunities, please review our Nonprofit Partnership Guide.

Become an NRHA Partner

Apply today to become an NRHA Partner and connect with key decision-makers in rural health care.

Continuing Education

By attending the Annual Rural Health Conference offered by the National Rural Health Association, participants may earn up to nine hours ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Download an attendance certificate for the most recent Critical Access Hospital Conference.

Health Precautions

To help maintain a healthy meeting environment, attendees who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, influenza, RSV, or other communicable illnesses are asked to refrain from participating in person. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the venue, and attendees are encouraged to take any personal protective measures they feel are appropriate.

Event attendees acknowledge the risk of exposure, assume all such risk, and NRHA shall not be held liable.

Security

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There's even more in store

Don't forget to also register for the association's 50th Annual Rural Health Conference May 18-21, the nation's largest gathering of rural health pros, occurring immediately after NRHA's RME event.

These events are created for anyone with an interest in rural health care, including rural health practitioners, hospital administrators, clinic directors and lay health workers, social workers, state and federal health employees, academics, community members and more.

We’ll help you navigate the shifting currents of rural health with more than 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions — and even more at NRHA’s 12th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit May 18-21 and NRHA's expanded 32nd Rural Health Access Conference May 17-18.