FOCUSING ON
HEALTH CARE
Rural Health
Scholar Filling the need for primary care physicians in rural areas
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MCPHERSON COLLEGE MAGAZINE
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arkes Wolters is finishing up his junior year as a biochemistry major at McPherson College. Like all science majors, he is planning and doing research for his senior project. And, like some students he has a clear idea of what is next for him – medical school. What sets Wolters apart from other students his age is that his place at medical school is already assured. Wolters is one of 16 students accepted into the Scholars in Rural Health program at the University of Kansas at the end of his sophomore year. The Scholars in Rural Health program identifies and encourages undergraduate students from rural Kansas who are interested in building a career as a physician in rural areas. The program provides assured admission to the University of Kansas School of Medicine and makes him eligible for the Kansas Medical Student Loan, which pays for books and tuition. Acceptance in the program is based on ACT/SAT test performance, grade point average, completion of required course work and evidence of the dedication and compassion necessary to be a competent and caring physician.
