Chaired by Michael Severson, MD, FAAP, the Rural Health Committee meets annually in May. Membership is open to any FAAP but is organized to meet the special needs of Pediatricians who practice in rural Minnesota. The meeting includes lunch and dinner and lasts from noon to 7:30 pm. Three subspecialty pediatricians are invited to attend and engage in a structured dialogue on a variety of issues unique to their specialty and the needs of rural patients and their pediatricians. The Committee has been meeting for ten years and participation has been excellent.