Burrell Distinction in Rural Medicine Track

The Distinction in Rural Medicine is offered to qualifying medical students based in two of the Burrell’s rural Regional Academic Centers (RAC’s) for their 3rd year. This Distinction is designed to mentor students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the intertwined problems impacting healthcare and quality of life that are encountered by those living in rural underserved communities. The goal of this is twofold: to empower participating students in understanding how to approach and solve challenges in healthcare delivery for future rural practice or, among underserved populations generally. In addition, for participating students to make a meaningful, positive contribution in a rural underserved community through the completion of all requirements. Students who successfully complete this will receive a Distinction in Rural Medicine annotation on their academic record. The pursuit of the Distinction in Rural Medicine will be documented within the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) letter, acknowledged at graduation, and noted on the final transcript.

The Distinction in Rural Medicine is a selective program with limited participation limited to students in the Eastern NM RAC and Four Corners RAC. Eligibility is based on academic performance at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine; evidence of professional readiness; and a rural RAC placement (ENM or Four Corners RAC):