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 In 1993, the CHA/PA Program implemented the rural track. The rural track is specifically designed to prepare students who wish to practice medicine in rural areas, especially in Colorado and Wyoming. Approximately sixty-five percent of rural track graduates are currently practicing in rural communities.
During the 3rd year, rural track students will complete a 3-5 month clinical rotation block in a rural community of less than 15,000. The student will live in the rural community during the rotation block and are expected to participate as much as possible in community events. The rotations completed at this location include Family Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn/Women's Health and Urgent/EM care. At this time the 1st and 2nd year curriculum is the same for all students, rural and regular track.
Up to twenty-five percent of each class may be enrolled in the rural track. Applicants apply to be part of the rural track in the program application. In addition, rural track applicants are required to write an additional essay for the application. Rural track applicants will be considered for both the rural and regular tracks. Please see the information under “How to Apply.” |
