Growing up on a farm teaches the value of community and caring—not just for the land and animals, but for the people around us. Dr. Misty Todd grew up on a farm in northeast Missouri, where she learned the values of diligence, community service, and caring for others, which later propelled her toward a career in family medicine. Her journey led her to the Bothwell Cole Camp Clinic and the Bothwell University of Missouri Rural Family Residency program, which she leads for Bothwell.

Dr. Todd plays a pivotal role in training new physicians through this innovative program, a partnership with the University of Missouri aimed at combating the shortage of rural physicians. Bothwell's teaching hospital environment provides residents with a rich learning experience, while Dr. Todd and her colleagues strive to create a supportive community that encourages young doctors to establish their practices locally.

Listen in to learn more about the crucial impact of rural medicine on national health care and Bothwell's commitment to nurturing a new generation of family physicians in the heart of rural America.