The rural outreach focuses on interprofessional community outreach to the Omaha and Winnebago Tribes of Nebraska. Students in pharmacy, nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, and physical therapy have opportunities to participate in community engagement activities with each Tribe.

Students in pharmacy, nursing, medicine, physical therapy and occupational therapy have the opportunity to participate in community engagement activities in an interprofessional group in the context of a rural, minority setting. Student opportunities include volunteering, short term immersions, and clinical experiences. For students wanting a deeper involvement, the Native American Special Interest Group provides student organized outreach to the 2 communities.

Students desiring to participate in ANY opportunity at the community sites, must complete the on-line orientation. Prior to completing the orientation, students must contact OISSE for a code. Please contact OISSE Coordinator, Kate Martens Stricklett to complete the orientation prior to your reservation experience.

Through the partnership, OISSE also participates in many community events and service projects.

Through interprofessional rural student training, OISSE hopes to impact future practitioners to work in rural areas or for Indian Health Service. Indian Health Service offers health professional graduates with loan repayment and other benefits. Students are encouraged to contact OISSE to visit the reservation sites.