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qualifications: PhD
position: Associate Professor
department: Social Work
Jarod Giger is an associate professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Social Work, where he has been a faculty member since 2022. A fifth-generation farmer and first-generation college graduate, he brings a profound connection to rural and underserved communities, which has deeply influenced his over a decade of practical social work experience. From 2015 to 2021, Giger served on the Editorial Board of The Journal of Rural Health, playing a pivotal role in advancing research, practice, and policy related to rural health. During his tenure, he contributed to numerous impactful publications and initiatives that addressed critical issues in rural healthcare access and quality. From 2018 to 2021, Giger held the esteemed Vernon Wiehe Excellence in Social Work Endowed Professorship at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. His contributions to interprofessional education were recognized in 2019 with his induction as an Associate of the University of Kentucky Center for Interprofessional Health Education. Giger earned his doctoral degree in social work from the University of Missouri School of Social Work in 2010. During his doctoral studies, he gained interdisciplinary experience at the University of Missouri College of Engineering Interdisciplinary Center for Eldercare and Rehabilitation Technology. His postdoctoral fellowship at the National Rural Health Association in 2012 focused on pioneering policy analysis in tele-health and tele-medicine, particularly addressing cross-state licensure opportunities and challenges. In 2016, Giger was one of seventeen scholars selected for the Johns Hopkins University summer research institute on developing behavioral interventions, further cementing his expertise in multidisciplinary and community-based research. His work in community development, research methodology, eHealth literacy, and subjective well-being has led to significant advancements in both academic and applied settings, influencing policy and improving outcomes in diverse communities. Building on his robust foundation in social work and research, Giger has recently expanded his expertise by earning a Business Analytics Science Certificate from UNLV. This program provided him with advanced skills in data analysis, data modeling, and data visualization, including proficiency in tools like Tableau and SQL. His comprehensive understanding of strategic business analytics now enhances his ability to apply data-driven approaches to social work research and practice, enabling him to lead innovative projects that leverage big data for social good.
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Review Article 20 May 2025
An integrative review of new nurse practitioners’ experiences in rural healthcare practice
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2025 Gayaa Dhuwi Conference, 28–29 August 2025, Garramilla (Darwin), Australia
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2025 National First Nations Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Conference, 15–17 September 2025, Gold Coast, Australia
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WONCA World Conference 2025: New Vision for Primary Health Care and Sustainable Development, 17–21 September 2025, Lisbon, Portugal
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NRHA 23rd Rural Health Clinic Conference, 23–24 September 2025, Kansas, MO, USA
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10th Rural & Remote Health Scientific Symposium, 8 & 9 October 2025, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
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Indigenous Wellbeing Conference 2025, 20–21 October 2025, Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia
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2025 Health Leadership Congress, 22–24 October 2025, Darwin, Australia
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Rural Medicine Australia Conference (RMA25), 22–25 October 2025, Boorloo (Perth), Australia
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Rural Mental Health Conference 2025 (RMHC25), 5–7 November 2025, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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SARGA 2026, Rural Generalist Anaesthetist Conference, 12–14 February 2026, Barossa Valley, South Australia
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21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference, 10–13 April 2026, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
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33rd Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference, 16–18 April 2026, Quebec City, Canada
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4th EURACT Medical Education Conference, 23–25 April 2026, Iasi, Romania
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11th Health Promotion Conference, 10–12 June 2026, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Harstad, Norway
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9th WONCA Africa Region Conference 2026, 10 & 11 September 2026, Gaborone, Botswana
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18th National Rural Health Conference, 14–17 September 2026, Adelaide, SA, Australia
World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference 2026, 17–19 September 2026, Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), New Zealand
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