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. Students may perform literature searches and obtain reprints through the University of Minnesota Biomedical Library.
Students participate in everything from routine exams to complex medical procedures.
As part of the RPAP curriculum students join groups of 2 to 3 other students to present some of their cases to specialty faculty from the University. You may choose any elective offered on campus. You may take a 3 week elective away without special approval. Any additional electives away require permission. In addition, you may take electives away without credit during free time .