MONROE — Monroe Clinic’s medical education programs recently received two grants: one from the Department of Health Services for $15,856 and one from Wisconsin Rural Physician Residency Assistance Program for $20,789.63. 

These grants expand education opportunities for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents and fellows.

With the grant received from DHS, Monroe Clinic can bring more students from university medical programs for clinical rotations in Monroe. Currently students from the UW-Madison Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Programs participate. 

This grant allows Monroe Clinic’s program to expand and include at least three additional universities. By training additional Advanced Practice Providers, Monroe Clinic will be well equipped to recruit and retain providers in rural areas. 

With the grant received from WRPRAP, the clinic will expand the training available in its simulation lab that was established in 2015. The simulation lab utilizes two sophisticated mannequins to create health issue scenarios in near life-like conditions and critical situations allowing caregivers experiences that might not otherwise be possible. 

Monroe Clinic’s role as a teaching hospital serves all rural communities in the region by providing rural health care experiences to new providers, increasing their likelihood of practicing in a rural setting. 

Like all teaching hospitals, Monroe Clinic is held to the highest standards, offering advanced training options that leverage progressive initiatives and best practices for healthcare excellence. 

For more information about Monroe Clinic’s Medical Education programs visit www.monroeclinic.org/medicaleducation.