The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received $2.83 million to address a shortage of doctors in rural parts of the state. The funding is the latest from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which previously awarded $4.6 million to the program.
Dr. Richard Turnage, executive associate dean for clinical affairs at UAMS’ College of Medicine, is overseeing the program to train, then retain primary care physicians in medically underserved areas. A goal is to attract medical students from the communities to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their applications and time in medical school.
UAMS Receives Nearly $3 Million For Arkansas Rural Physician Expansion
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received $2.83 million to address a shortage of doctors in rural parts of the state. The funding is the latest from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which previously awarded $4.6 million to the program.