Rural areas continually suffer from shortages of healthcare providers and healthcare professionals. Although research exists that addresses unique problems and opportunities associated with rural medical careers, little contributes to the development of providers from within the community. This article proposes a new approach to alleviating the shortage of rural healthcare professionals by looking toward the community's youth.

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