Date: February 10 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rural Medical Education Conference

Location: Washington, D.C.

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NRHA's RME event is covering more ground

NRHA will spread the association's 22nd Rural Medical Education Conference across two events, Feb. 10 just prior to our 36th Rural Health Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., and May 20 ahead of NRHA's 48th Annual Rural Health Conference in Atlanta.

Be sure to register early for part 1 of a premier NRHA event built by the association's Rural Medical Education Workgroup for educators and students across the rural landscape.

“If you’re interested in actively engaging in transformational work on behalf of rural communities, NRHA’s annual events are where it’s at.” – NRHA member Peggy Wheeler

We are so excited to see everyone in Washington, D.C. this winter and Atlanta this spring.

Register for NRHA's D.C. events

For more information or to register email NRHA's registration team or call 816-756-3140.

Early registration rates

Register on or before Jan. 17

$132 for members*
$232 for non-members^
$66 for students

Standard registration rates

Register after Jan. 17

$232 for members*
$332 for non-members^
$116 for students

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 COVID policy

With your onsite registration, you certify that you are, or will be prior to the conference, fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by one of the three FDA approved vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J).

NRHA will adhere to CDC Guidelines on Masking according to their COVID-19 Community Level Tool that determines prevention steps according to threat levels. While masks are always encouraged, they will not be required except when the community threat level as determined by the CDC for the Atlanta metropolitan area is HIGH, or if state/local mandates are imposed at the time of our conference.

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

2025 Rural Medical Education Conference agenda (TBA)

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

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
2800 S Potomac Ave.
Arlington, VA 22202

Book your hotel online by Friday, Jan. 17, to receive the group rate of $209 plus tax (currently 14.25%) or mention NRHA if you call to reserve within our discounted room block.

Exhibitors, Sponsors and Advertisers

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, ads and partnerships are great ways to get your company's message in the hands of hundreds of attendees.

Please contact Kodi Smith, NRHASC Partnership Manager for more information or download the 2025 Engagement Guide (coming soon).

Sponsorships and Exhibits

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 20-23 on your calendar to guarantee your presence and boost your rural health care connections. Review our 2025 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.

COVID-19 Precautions

NRHA strongly recommends all attendees are fully vaccinated against COVID prior to attending. The CDC has identified the following symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. If you have one or more of these symptoms in the days prior to or during the event, please do not participate.

If you are waiting for COVID-19 test results or have had close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home unless you receive a negative test result before the event. Also, please report to NRHA if you test positive for COVID after the event such that you may have received and/or spread the virus at the event.

As the COVID-19 virus and its variants are highly contagious, event attendees acknowledge the risk of exposure, assume all such risk, and NRHA shall not be held liable.

Security

Unfortunately, it is becoming more common for association meetings and conventions to be targeted by third-party websites and online scams. NRHA never uses a third party booking service and registration for NRHA conferences is only possible via the online registration links found on our website.

There's even more in store

Those attending part one of the association's RME Conference for NRHA's 36th Rural Health Policy Institute Feb. 11-13, our moment to guide the future of rural health policy and advocate directly on the issues we care about.

Don't forget to also register for the association's 48th Annual Rural Health Conference May 20-23, the nation's largest gathering of rural health pros, occurring immediately after part 2 of 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 10th Rural Hospital Innovation Summit May 20-23 and NRHA's expanded 30th Health Equity Conference May 19-20.