2027 Dakota Conference on Rural Health Coming to Bismarck
Nov 2, 2026
The Dakota Conference on Rural Health, which has been a mainstay in North Dakota for over 40 years, will be held on June 29-30, 2027, at Bismarck State College in Bismarck, North Dakota. The conference includes keynote speakers, a variety of breakout sessions, poster presentations, opportunities to visit with industry exhibitors, and an awards banquet. Registration is now open.
Call for Presentations
Rural health professionals are encouraged to submit abstracts for the 2027 Dakota Conference. Oral and poster presentations should feature community or research projects that can be replicated. They should implement creative strategies between rural entities with an emphasis on education and developing partnerships.
Primary presentation categories:
- Leadership/administration
- Workforce
- Innovation in practice
Topic suggestions within these categories include, but are not limited to:
- Access
- Creative strategies
- Diverse populations
- Financing
- Prevention
- Professional development
- Quality
The deadline to submit an abstract is January 22, 2027.
Scholarships
Limited scholarship funds are available to cover the conference registration fee; hotel and travel costs are not covered. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously attended the conference. The scholarship application deadline is February 26, 2027.
Questions?
Nicole Threadgold
Grant Program Director
(701) 330-3264
nicole.threadgold@UND.edu