August 8, 2019
K-State students named 2019 Scholars in Rural Health
Five K-State students were recently accepted to the Scholars in Rural Health program. This early acceptance program is specifically for Kansas residents from rural areas with a desire to return and practice rural medicine.
The students in the College of Arts and Sciences include Will Bruna, life sciences, Hanover; Kacie Rohlman, anthropology, Kingman; and Kylee Trout, chemistry, Scott City. Trace Hostetter, agronomy student in the College of Agriculture, Hope; and Alexandra Troike, nutritional sciences student in the College of Health and Human Sciences, Hepler, were also accepted into the program.
Students apply for the program in the second semester of their sophomore year in college. Students in the program will have a rural physician mentor and given the opportunity to complete various enrichment programs prior to graduation and beginning medical school.
The program provides scholars assured admission to the University of Kansas School of Medicine upon successful completion of program requirements and graduation from their undergraduate institution.
"K-State has a proud history of success with the Scholars in Rural Health program, as many K-State undergraduates come from rural Kansas and have a strong affinity for practicing in those areas making this early admission program a tremendous fit," said pre-health professions advisor Kaela Urquhart. "We are thrilled for these newest scholars and wish them best not only during the rest of their time at K-State but as they utilize this program to enhance their transition to medical school."
The College of Arts and Sciences dean's office extends a warm congratulations to all of these students on their acceptance into the Scholars in Rural Health program.
Visit the Arts and Sciences Pre-health Professions page to learn more about pre-health opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences.