In this episode of The Physicians’ Lounge podcast, Melvin Smith joins Dr. Paul Byers to discuss the Ag Family Training and Designation (AFTD) course, a continuing education initiative he developed in partnership with Mississippi State University Extension. Designed to address healthcare access barriers for agricultural and rural families, the conversation highlights how culturally responsive training can build trust and improve outcomes in historically underserved communities.

This episode offers valuable insights for healthcare leaders, instructional designers, and provider organizations seeking effective approaches to CME program development, rollout, and understanding user needs.

Listen now: Increasing Healthcare Access for Agricultural and Rural Families – Part 1

Best, Melvin

Melvin Smith is Principal Consultant at Linked Innovations, with 20 years of lived and professional experience in workforce development. He is driven by the mission to help everyone become their own architect of opportunity.