For Prospective Students

Each year RPAP places approximately 40 students in rural communities for a continual nine-month experience. Students work under the direct supervision of board-certified community preceptors and other specialists in the community hospital and clinic. Students from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience participate in the program.

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Benefits

• One-on-one teaching/mentoring with preceptors
• Increased confidence and competence in clinical and procedural skills
• Extensive hands-on experiences and opportunities
• Opportunity to observe/participate in continuity of care
• Explore business-related aspects of medical practice
• Examine and treat a large number of patients ranging from newborn to elderly
• Eligible students receive a $16,000 tuition offset and a $4,000 housing stipend and/or free housing at their site. Please visit the FAQ page for more information.

Requirements

• A student should be a motivated, independent learner
• Must pass the USMLE Step I Board Exam
• Solid academic performance in medical school courses; passed all requirements to begin clinical experience
• Must successfully complete Medicine I clinical clerkship prior to RPAP
• Immunization schedule must be up-to-date