Improving rural health care through mentorship and support.
Official title: Administrative & Mentoring (A&M) Core
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11044164 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new doctors and researchers who want to improve health care in rural areas by giving them support and guidance as they start their careers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $684,963 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148278-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11044164 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early-career clinician-scientists and researchers interested in rural health care delivery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in rural health care or are not early-career researchers may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
The Administrative and Mentoring Core (A&M Core) aims to enhance the operation of the Center for Rural Health Care Delivery Science by providing essential leadership and administrative support. This initiative focuses on fostering a collaborative environment for researchers and mentors, ensuring effective project management and communication. Additionally, it emphasizes the mentorship and development of early-career clinician-scientists, helping them transition to independent research roles while addressing the unique challenges of rural health care delivery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care delivery and outcomes in rural communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and improving health outcomes in rural areas, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Creager, Mark a — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Creager, Mark a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.