Tamarack Health offers accredited Graduate Medical Education (GME) to medical students looking for rural track training. We provide high-quality educational experiences to prepare graduates to confidently provide competent, up-to-date, best-practice medical care in underserved and under-resourced communities.

Experience rural medicine… redefined.

At Tamarack Health, rural training means hands-on learning in a supportive learning environment. Our commitment to education ensures personalized mentorship and a strong “culture of student,” where you gain the skills and confidence to excel in real-world medicine in a truly rural area.

Why Choose Tamarack Health?

• Unopposed training. No competition for procedures or learning opportunities.

• One-on-one mentorship. Direct training with experienced preceptors.

• Fellow support. Fellows focus on high-acuity cases, not low-acuity shifts.

• Individualized learning. Small student numbers mean more hands-on experience.

• Commitment to education. A culture that prioritizes learning and professional growth.

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You’re in a great place.

True rural medicine with experience in critical access hospitals.

When you are a resident or fellow at Tamarack Health, you become part of the community. The Northland lifestyle is rich in opportunities to enjoy nature, water, the arts, fishing and hunting, and great small towns. We want our students to fully embrace life here. Check out the nordic ski and hiking trails right on campus!

Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center is located in Ashland, WI (pop. 7,878) just blocks away from Lake Superior. It is a critical access hospital with 25 beds, a level IV trauma center emergency department, a growing primary care clinic, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, and 19 growing specialties. A large surgical center makes up the newest part of the Ashland Medical Center campus with access to 4 miles of walking and ski trails.

Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center is located in Hayward, WI (pop. 2,584), but booms as a top tourist destination during the summer months. Similarly, Hayward Medical Center is also a critical access hospital with a level IV trauma-certified emergency department. The newest part of this campus is a large two-story primary care clinic building. A senior living facility and 14 growing specialties are also housed on campus and surrounded by woods, a lake, and 7.5 miles of trails for hiking, running and biking.