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Summer Program Reaches 5-year Milestone in Preparing Future Physicians

Source
UA News Center
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Date
Jul 2, 2026
Summary
The University of Alabama program Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is celebrating 5 years of preparing physicians for rural practice. The program recruits rural Alabama residents in high school and moves them through medical school and into rural practice while offering clinical experiences, skills training, and mentorship. The program recently welcomed the 2026 class.
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Health career pathways · Health workforce education and training · Physicians · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Alabama