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YPI Rural Program (draft) 

Even though 20% of the United States population lives in rural areas, only 11% of physicians practice in these areas. Rural Young Physician’s Initiative was created to address this disparity in medicine. Due to lack of access to medical mentorship and network, getting into medical school can be a long and difficult process, especially for students from rural communities. Through YPI we provide a positive and engaging mentorship experience to prepare high school and undergraduate students in their journey toward becoming a future physician.

The participants are provided with the necessary support and guidance to develop a structured plan and direction to achieve their goals. We have relationships with local high schools and colleges where we host monthly events to increase exposure to the medical field, share meaning and purpose of medicine, how to prepare for a medical education, and what it is like being a doctor. 

​YPI Rural Goals

  • To help rural students to better understand the process of applying to medical school
  • To provide mentorship and support in areas where few physicians are available as resources to students
  • To create a generation of rural students that will eventually become rural physicians and ultimately increase access to care in rural United States

​YPI Rural Mission

  • Reach out to schools in rural areas or schools that may cater to rural population
  • Set up sessions that help rural students understand that they are capable to pursue medicine and then guide them on how to reach medical school
  • Create mentorship circles that provide direct access from medical students to high school and undergraduate students 
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Interested Undergraduate Students

Who Can Join YPI Rural Program?

​​Underrepresented rural college students interested in becoming physicians can become YPI Rural members and benefit from mentorship and networking​

What are the benefits of joining the YPI Rural Program?

  • Meet physicians and medical students
  • Learn about medical school
  • Learn about careers in medicine
  • Volunteer in the community
  • Use the program in your resume and applications
  • Be part of our growing YPI family and network
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​Meet the Team
​Co-Founders 
Heather Grace Krome
Mercer University School of Medicine Class of 2023
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Angie Nguyen
​Mercer University School of Medicine Class of 2023
Rural Directors
College Director
Rachel Fricker
Mercer University School of Medicine Class of 2024

Expansion Director
Bret Garza Mercer
University School of Medicine Class of 2025

High School Director
Gabby Stribling
Mercer University School of Medicine Class of 2024

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Curriculum Director
Bryce Greene
Mercer University School of Medicine Class of 2025
Site Directors
Hutchings College & Career Academy
Bryce Greene
Mercer University School of Medicine Class of 2025

Middle Georgia State University
Anna Gerald
Mercer University School of Medicine Class of 2025

Fort Valley State University
Myles Duncan
​Mercer University School of Medicine Class of 2025
Donate to YPI
YPI is part of U-Beyond Mentorship, a 501(c)(3) public charity organization.
​Financial donations are tax exempt.

Tax Id: 81-2964358. ​
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  • Our Work
    • YPI Program
    • D4AD
    • PreMed Portal
    • Virtual Mentorship Circles
    • Virtual Shadowing
  • Join Us
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    • For MD Residents
    • For Medical Students
    • For Schools
    • For Students
  • Members
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