Name of Program:
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Rural Practice Scholarship Program
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Program Web site:
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http://medicine.uams.edu/for-medical-school-applicants/rural-practice-programs/rural-practice-scholarship-program/ |
Designation (Fund Source):
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State
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Eligible Specialties:
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Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Internal Pediatrics, General Ob/Gyn, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Geriatrics.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Practice medicine in a qualified rural community in Arkansas. One year of service for each year of funding.
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Who Can Apply:
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Any Arkansas resident who is accepted for admission or is on the alternate list at the UAMS College of Medicine.
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Deadline(s):
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Application cycle closed.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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For each year that a student participates (up to four years), they receive $12,000.00 toward their tuition (total $48,000.00). It is repaid through a service commitment.
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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For each year of service in a qualified community, $12,000.00 along with that year’s accrued interest is converted to a scholarship .
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How to Apply:
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Application is submitted to the Rural Practice Program Administrator
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Tammy Henson, Administrator, Rural Practice Programs
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Agency name:
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University of Arkansas College of Medicine
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Address:
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4301 W. Markham, #551, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Phone:
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(501) 686-5354
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FAX:
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(501) 686-5873
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E-Mail:
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tahenson@uams.edu
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