This grant provided funding to Southeastern Regional Medical Center (SRMC) to assist with establishing a residency program. The American Osteopathic Association approved the program for 92 residency positions in internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, and other practice disciplines, and was considering residency positions in other disciplines. Based on experience, SRMC anticipated that these residency programs would enhance the probability that participating students would put down roots and become the next generation of physicians who will practice in rural, southeastern communities. In addition to the training provided for these medical students and residents, SRMC also coordinated rotations and educational opportunities for over 125 nursing, allied health and mid-level practitioner students. Golden LEAF funds helped support the costs of renovating the fourth floor of the hospital into a medical education center.
