Does CHM have a special program for students interested in practicing medicine in a rural area?
Yes. The CHM special program for rural medicine is called the Rural Physician Program (RPP). The mission of the College of Human Medicine is explicit about educating excellent physicians who will practice in underserved areas and with underserved populations, such as those in rural areas of Michigan. The RPP is a highly selective program designed to educate students in becoming exemplary rural physicians. Each year 10 students admitted to CHM are also admitted to the RPP, a rural, clinical training option for CHM students whose goals are to serve the people of rural communities. RPP includes the very successful Upper Peninsula (UP) program established in 1974. In keeping with the UP program, the RPP curriculum emphasizes the caring, compassionate, humane approach to the doctor-patient relationship. The goal of the RPP is to provide students with enriched clinical experiences, community service opportunities, and rural lifestyle advantages. CHM Rural Physician Program alumni are encoura
Related Questions
- Do applicants who also apply to the Rural Physician Program or the Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved/Vulnerable Program get special consideration when applying to CHM?
- Is there a special loan program designated for international students, who aren eligible for government funds?
- Does CHM have a special program for students interested in practicing medicine in a rural area?
