Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program - MRPSP

Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program - MRPSP The MRPSP was established by the Mississippi Legislature in 2007 to attract physicians to rural areas of Mississippi to practice primary care.

We are growing our own primary care physicians for rural Mississippi. In 2007, the Mississippi Legislature authorized the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP), creating a unique longitudinal program that identifies rural college students who aspire to return to their roots to practice medicine. Academic enrichment, faculty and physician mentoring plus solid medical school financial support through the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program will enable capable young Mississippians to address the challenge of Mississippi's health care crisis. MRPSP's three phases include: Initial--prior to matriculation to medical school; Medical school training; and generalist residency training. Maintaining a high level of awareness and involvement in Mississippi's rural health care is a constant in every phase of training. Channeling scholars into five primary care specialties (Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Medical Pediatrics or General Internal Medicine) will target the current rural physician shortage. MRPSP is good news for small town medicine! To jump start the flow of primary care physicians in the health care pipeline in 2008, ten UMMC School of Medicine students were awarded state funded scholarships valued at $30,000 for 2008-09. The number doubled in 2009-10. Ten more were added in 2010-11 and another 10 in 2011-12. With continued strong legislative support, the program offers 61 scholarships per year funded by the State of Mississippi along with 3 additional scholarships that are privately funded from the Medical Assurance Company of Mississippi, the Selby and Richard McRae Foundation and the Madison Charitable Foundation.

We’re so excited for our new OMS-1 students at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine!
08/01/2025

We’re so excited for our new OMS-1 students at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine!

A great time was had by all at the 2025-26 MRPSP Scholarship Ceremony! Congrats to our new scholars and our returning me...
07/31/2025

A great time was had by all at the 2025-26 MRPSP Scholarship Ceremony! Congrats to our new scholars and our returning medical students, and thank you for your dedication to caring for rural Mississippi!

A lot of great Rural Scholars in this group!
07/15/2025

A lot of great Rural Scholars in this group!

Meet the Future of Family Medicine!

We’re thrilled to welcome this year’s Academy Ambassadors—a group of dedicated medical students and family medicine residents—who will be joining us at the Annual Scientific Assembly in Sandestin!

From assisting behind the scenes to connecting with exhibitors and physicians, these future leaders are here to learn, serve, and build lasting connections. Be sure to say hello, offer advice, and share your own journey in family medicine! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

We also have 16 Mississippi Family Medicine Residents attending this year! These residents come from the following Residencies: EC Healthnet Family Medicine Residency, Forrest General Family Medicine Residency, Memorial Hospital Gulfport Family Medicine Residency, Mississippi Delta Family Medicine Residency, North Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine Residency.

📸 Keep an eye out as we spotlight these rising stars all week long!

Newly minted M.D. and MRPSP scholar Dr. Emilio Luna Suarez and MRPSP M2 Chloé Ward teaching the next generation of under...
06/13/2025

Newly minted M.D. and MRPSP scholar Dr. Emilio Luna Suarez and MRPSP M2 Chloé Ward teaching the next generation of undergrads how to deliver a baby!

Our MRPSP undergrads are learning about emergency services with the leading experts at the Mississippi Center for Emerge...
06/13/2025

Our MRPSP undergrads are learning about emergency services with the leading experts at the Mississippi Center for Emergency Services!

2nd year MRPSP med student Andrea Milton helping brand new MRPSP pre-matriculation students learn how to put on and take...
06/10/2025

2nd year MRPSP med student Andrea Milton helping brand new MRPSP pre-matriculation students learn how to put on and take out fiberglass casts!

Come see us at the Mississippi State Medical Association’s CME in the Sand!
05/25/2025

Come see us at the Mississippi State Medical Association’s CME in the Sand!

Student Doctor Justin Sudduth, OMS-2 at the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is working with th...
02/06/2025

Student Doctor Justin Sudduth, OMS-2 at the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is working with the doctor of the day at the MS State Capitol today! Here he is pictured with Senator Daniel Sparks.

Apply to join the !
12/17/2024

Apply to join the !

Are you a pre-med or pre-dental student passionate about caring for those in rural Mississippi? Apply to join the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP) or the Dr. G. Norriss Howell Rural Dentists Scholarship Program (MRDSP) and become a part of a group that’s working to provide health care to rural areas of our state!

Get a scholarship and give back to the areas you love – apply by February 1st - application links below:

🩺MRPSP Application: https://umc.edu/Office%20of%20Academic%20Affairs/For-Students/Academic%20Outreach%20Programs/Mississippi%20Rural%20Physicians%20Scholarship%20Program/Program%20Phases/Undergraduate%20Phase/Application.html

🦷MRDSP Application: https://umc.edu/Office%20of%20Academic%20Affairs/For-Students/Academic%20Outreach%20Programs/Mississippi%20Rural%20Dentists%20Scholarship%20Program/Program%20Phases/Undergraduate%20Program%20Phase/Application.html

Call for a visit with Laurel’s newest pediatrician, Dr. Thomas, today!
11/21/2024

Call for a visit with Laurel’s newest pediatrician, Dr. Thomas, today!

Introducing Conner Thomas, MD!

Conner Thomas, MD, is a Columbia, Miss., native who received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from William Carey University in 2017 and her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2021. Dr. Thomas recently completed her Pediatric residency at UMMC.

Call today to schedule an appointment at 601-649-3520.

Go see Dr. Jackson for your medical needs in Leake County! He’s in practice with fellow scholar Dr. Buchanan!
11/21/2024

Go see Dr. Jackson for your medical needs in Leake County! He’s in practice with fellow scholar Dr. Buchanan!

Welcome Dr. Jackson

We spy a few members of the in this group!
11/06/2024

We spy a few members of the in this group!

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Jackson, MS
39216

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