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RuralMed Program

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RuralMed is a state-sponsored program designed to increase the number of physicians practicing in rural North Dakota.

Students accepted for RuralMed will have the cost of tuition paid for in return for practicing in rural North Dakota.

Eligibility

This program accepts applications from medical students enrolled at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences. A maximum of eight students will be accepted each year.

Requirements

The student must:

  • Enroll as a regular medical student at UND
  • Maintain status in good standing throughout four years of education
  • Enter a graduate residency in family medicine, internal medicine* or general surgery*
  • Establish a full-time family medicine, internal medicine* or general surgery* practice in rural North Dakota within six months of completing their graduate residency
  • Practice family medicine, internal medicine* or general surgery* in rural North Dakota for five calendar years

*Internal Medicine and general surgery are only for those who sign a RuralMed contract in selected specialty.

To Apply

Complete the RuralMed Application and submit it to the Office of Student Affairs & Admissions, SMHS Room W101, or Jane Thorvilson. The priority deadline for RuralMed is July 15.

Student Affairs & Admissions
SMHS Room W101
1301 N Columbia Rd
Grand Forks ND 58202-9037
P 701.777.4221
F 701.777.4942
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