The program is designed for students interested in donating their services after graduation to the rural/medically under-served areas in the United States as well as other parts of the world OR for students interested in a career in primary healthcare, particularly in a small town or rural and medically under-served areas in the United States, as well as other parts of the world.

Individuals interested in Physician's Associate Rural Program (PARP) must forward a letter to the Academic Committee at the time of their application to enroll in the medical program indicating their interest and commitment to practice or in donating their services to the rural and medically under-served areas after graduating with the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. The Academic Committee only approves those individuals who show interest and commitment in donating their services or practicing in rural and medically under-served areas upon receiving their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from our institution.

Students choosing the Physician's Associate Rural Program (PARP) are expected to participate in the On-Line Clinical Lecture Presentations (OLCLP) on our specialized website called Blackboard Learning System. The On-Line Clinical Lecture Presentations (OLCLP) represent the morning reports, seminars, etc., that they would have received in the traditional clinical setting.