Rural healthcare access is under increasing strain, and medical education is a critical part of the solution.

In this episode of Motivation N'at, host Natalie Bulger speaks with Dr. Miko Rose, founding dean of the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, about the challenges and opportunities shaping rural healthcare and medical education today.

Dr. Rose shares the vision behind launching a new medical school designed to meet the needs of rural Pennsylvania, drawing on her experience as a first-generation physician and academic leader. The conversation explores how workforce shortages, limited access to care, and growing disparities are affecting rural communities—and what it takes to build sustainable, community-centered solutions.

Topics include:

• The current state of rural healthcare and why it matters nationally

• Building a new medical school to address regional workforce needs

• Securing clinical training partnerships and community support

• The role of collaboration in strengthening healthcare infrastructure

• Preparing future physicians to serve underserved communities

This episode offers insight into how thoughtful medical education and community engagement can help close longstanding gaps in healthcare access.

🔗 Learn more about the Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine at Indiana University of Pennsylvania