RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Building Rural Primary Care Research by Connecting Rural Programs JF The Annals of Family Medicine JO Ann Fam Med FD American Academy of Family Physicians SP S82 OP S83 DO 10.1370/afm.2928 VO 21 IS Suppl 2 A1 Schmitz, David F. A1 Casapulla, Sharon A1 Patterson, Davis G. A1 Longenecker, Randall YR 2023 UL http://www.annfammed.org/content/21/Suppl_2/S82.abstract AB Both research and medical education make substantial contributions to rural primary care and health. An inaugural Scholarly Intensive for Rural Programs was conducted in January 2022 to connect rural programs within a community of practice focused on promoting scholarly activity and research in rural primary health care, education, and training. Participant evaluations confirmed that key learning objectives were met, including stimulating scholarly activity in rural health professions education programs, providing a forum for faculty and student professional development, and growing a community of practice that supports education and training in rural communities. This novel strategy brings enduring scholarly resources to rural programs and the communities they serve, teaches skills to health profession trainees and rurally located faculty, empowers clinical practices and educational programs, and supports the discovery of evidence that can improve the health of rural people.