Resource A-01 · Article
Rediscovering Rural Practice Opportunities: Think you Know Rural? Think Again!
Understanding the physician's role and business structure of various practice models
Can you earn as much in a rural market as in a major city? Does a rural practice provide more autonomy or less? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
- Career stage
- Career Transition, Early Career (0–5 years), Final Year of Training
- Decision journey
- Learn
- Format
- Article
- Cost
- Complimentary resource
What this resource helps you do
- Expand your understanding of rural practice and what it has to offer.
About the author
Cynthia Forsyth
Ms. Forsyth is the Director of Physician Alignment who provides physician alignment, consulting, organizational marketing strategies and recruitment for 15 central Iowa hospitals affiliated with Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. With 17 years of experience, she is responsible for all facets of recruiting success, including field staffing, corporate hiring, and recruiting process design. She holds a bachelor’s degree business management from Creighton University/University of Phoenix School of Business.
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