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Purpose
To support and nurture the interest of a medical student who would like to pursue a career in areas that are medically underserved and rural as defined by the U.S. Department Health and Human Services (HRSA). Medically underserved areas/populations are areas or populations designated by HRSA as having: too few primary care providers, high infant mortality, high poverty and/or a high elderly population.
Scholarship Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
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Be accepted and matriculate to the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
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Demonstrate a commitment to practice medicine in a rural designated health care shortage area as defined by HRSA.
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Write an essay (500-word limit) answering the following: Access to primary health care providers is very limited in rural areas. What experiences have you been involved in that has prepare you for a career as rural physician.