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UASOM Rural Medicine Program

The Rural Medicine Program (RMP) is a five year medical school curriculum with the sole purpose of t To be eligible for RMP a student must:
1.

RMP is a jointly sponsored program between the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UASOM) and Auburn University's College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM). The program is designed to increase the number of family physicians serving in rural Alabama

Year 1: Auburn University pre-matriculation course with classes specifically designed for the academic needs of each individual student. Years 2-3: UABSOM regular medical school classes in the basic sciences at the Birmingham campus with extracurricular activities emphasizing rural medicine. Years 4-5: Clinical rotations at UABSOM Huntsville Regional Campus with special courses and rotations in the field of rural medicine. Meet all minimum requirements for consideration for regular admission at UABSOM.
2. Be a legal resident of the state of Alabama.
3. Have lived in a rural area of Alabama for no less than eight years.
4. Intend to practice Family Medicine or Primary Care in a rural community or small town in Alabama.

09/22/2025

The College of Sciences and Mathematics, in partnership with UAB Heersink School of Medicine, celebrated its 20th Rural Medicine Program cohort during a white coat ceremony on Aug. 22. Eleven students received white coats, stethoscopes, and scholarships as they began training to serve as future phys...

01/13/2022

Hello!

All applications will be reviewed, but none have yet been forwarded to the program directors. This is not a rolling admission. All rural program interviews are conducted on the same day; also all acceptances are sent out on the same day.

11/11/2021

Very nice visit to NACC. Thanks Mr. Land.

Community College women and men can matriculate to Auburn and complete RMP requirements in two years for an ASSURED ADMISSION TO UAB SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.

Imagine getting in the 33rd ranked medical school in the country with a 3.3 and a 34th percentile MCAT!

Rural shadowing, community service and evidence of leadership is essential.

Call me Alabama 256-508-2189!!!

11/05/2021

Fine group of RMP students now in the third year of medical school in Huntsville. I am proud to be a small part of their journey.

11/01/2021

Applications open today.

This is under UAB SOM Special Apps.

AMCAS comes later.

Remember on your app. point out rural roots, activities, family. Emphasize rural shadowing of primary care physicians.

Last year we interviewed 19 applicants for 24 places. We got about 24 total applications, some were not from rural Alabama. Virtually all who are interviewed are accepted and go to UAB SOM.

Please consider us if you get an MCAT of 495 or better.

10/20/2021

The Jan MCAT date will not be acceptable for the ‘21-‘22 application cycle. Contact me for more information 256-508-2189.

DB

07/17/2021

The doctors pictured above have graduated and moved on. I will fondly remember each of their stories and remain proud to have been a small part of their journey. One will seldom meet a finer group of young Americans.

I will post the nest class soon.

For those looking at the 2021 application cycle the UAB SOM rural special application opens the beginning of November. Those from urban Alabama or those interested in subspecialties should not apply. We welcome rural Alabamians interested in FM, pediatrics or IM, but FM is by far the most needed specialty in the state.

For further information please email me at:
davidbramm@uabmc.edu.

DB

04/30/2021

Bertie and I have nearly finished the home makeover for the Moore House, used for short term student housing. It is the result of scores of hours or hard work and the result is amazing. A big shout out to Ms. Laura Tucker for her art work and landscaping and of course my lovely wife, Bertie whose vision and taste made the project beautiful.

04/18/2021

Another academic year is coming to a close. It has been such a privilege to be part of the journey of those in the picture. Better human beings you will seldom find.

The UAB School of Medicine was recently ranked the 21st best medical school in primary care and 33rd overall. It has been ranked as the best “new” medical school in the world for a number of years. Even with the required post bacc. year the RMP currently requires it is still best value in medical education in the state.

If you want to give back to the community and your vision is small town Family Medicine, UAB Rural Programs have a pathway for you and several rural scholarships are available after admission and/or after your training.

Please contact me for more information.

David Bramm, MD FAAFP
davidbramm@uabmc.edu

12/25/2020

I hope everyone has a safe and merry Christmas.

The RMP application season is open.

You may hold a regular admission UAB waitlist and an RMP acceptance until spring before you must choose, so all rural Alabama students committed to rural family medicine should apply.

12/08/2020

‘63 AU alum, Dr. Hugh Bassham authored a book, Better Health and How to Achieve It.

Although not an official UAB test it is certainly worth a look. Health has little to do with health care and everything to do with patient behavior.

And so it goes...

In another vein I am looking forward to applications to the RMP; get them in ASAP so I will have sufficient time for perusal.

DB

11/16/2020

I hope everyone understands the RMP and all of its nuances. Feel free to email me for more information.
davidbramm@uabmc.edu

I am hoping for a number of awesome applicants this year!

Address

301 Governors Drive SW, Rm 312
Huntsville, AL
35801

Telephone

+12565514609

Website

http://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/areas/rural-med-program

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