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"Physicians go where they are welcomed, remain where they are respected, and grow where they are nurtured." - Bill Leaver Community Preceptors Educate in Rural KS Contributed by Debra Lea and Lucy Kollhoff, KUMC. University of Kansas School of Medicine (KUMC) strives to educate doctors to provide excellent patient care. Each year, after a comprehensive application and interview process, KUMC accepts a class of 211 students into the Doctor of Medicine program. Many of these aspiring physicians come from Kansas; many come from other states; some come from Rural Medicine Opportunities other countries. They all come to KUMC because they will leave KUMC with, not only a diploma, but also a strong fund of knowledge and a practical application base that has fully prepared future doctors to start their residencies. Founded in 1905, the University of Kansas School of Medicine (KUMC) is the only medical school in the state – with three campuses: Kansas City, Salina and Wichita. The School of Medicine is funded by the State of Kansas, but is also supported by our local physicians across the state. Programs have been developed at KUMC to increase the number of doctors across the state of Kansas; community physicians are involved in every stage of our students’ education. Dr. Bridge with KU SOM‐Salina students SUNFLOWER HEALTH NETWORK High School and Undergraduate programs The Office of Pre‐Medical Programs offers many programs to students at all levels of education, primarily in high school through college. Programs and workshops are held at high schools and colleges across the state, most have local physicians participating. These programs introduce students to the many and varied careers in medicine. Continued on page 2 Experience our communities, Meet our people! Community Details Winter 2014 Loan Repayment Details http://recruiting.sunflowerhealthnetwork.com/ Practice Details Who should see… Physicians, APRN’s, PA’s, Allied Health Professionals, and Nursing professionals