9 and 25 Sts, Kearney, NE, population approximately 25,000. Variety of experiences in community settings in rural Nebraska in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, allied health. College admission requirements vary. Check several college catalogs and work with high school counselor to ensure academic competitiveness as a college recruit. Take ACT or SAT test in late spring of junior year or early fall of senior year.
Test scores determine admission and eligibility for scholarships at most accredited colleges.
Special opportunities exist for students committed to practicing health care in Nebraska communities. Opportunities also through the Rural Pharmacy Practice Educational Initiative. 986000 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-6000. Multicultural Vantage Program -a cooperative venture between UNMC and the University of Nebraska at Omaha to meet the need for more multicultural health professionals and improve health care access for multicultural communities. Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-4275.