A significant benefit of participation in the Rural Interest Group is the communication and sharing that occurs among the medical students who share this interest. The students find encouragement, support and enthusiasm from their classmates as well as Family Practice faculty. For the student who envisions practicing in a rural setting this kind of support is very important as he or she navigates medical school. Family Practice Student Advisory Group Family Practice Student Advisory Group is comprised of two students per class who come together once or twice a year to provide VCU Department of Family Practice with insight regarding student perceptions of the Department and its programs. Two first year students are invited to participate by the faculty each year.
Students then continue in their advisory roles through their fourth year.
This group is often asked to offer their opinion of program ideas and has played an integral part in shaping both the activities and attitudes of the Department. For information regarding the Student Advisory Group, contact Paul J. Munson, Ed. The Library is located in the Department of Family Practice. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Kent have graciously provided funds which enable the Department to provide books and other resources for both students and faculty. Library resources are coordinated by Ms. Linda Walker.