They are flexible, eager, enthusiastic and enjoy working with a team. Most have a strong interest in family practice or other primary care disciplines. Social security, federal and state taxes should be deducted before the community portion of the stipend is paid. Please check with the IRS if more specific information is required for filing your tax returns. Many factors are considered including geographic needs, practice goals and even preceptor and student personalities.
Every effort is made to make the experience enjoyable as well as educational for all involved.
Students apply to the program in March of their second year of medical school. Applicants are then interviewed by a member of the RPAP faculty who screens for academic ability, communication skills and an interest in primary rural care. The majority of our alumni, however, do choose to practice in Minnesota. As part of the RPAP curriculum , students participate in teaching visits provided by University of Minnesota faculty. RPAP'ers perform as well as their Twin Cities classmates on board exams and subject tests.