How it Works
A collaborative program developed between Intermountain Health and SFESOM, students wil become experts in population health sciences.
The program has four main components:
- Financial assistance
- Curriculum
- Mentorship/activities
- Residency/employment
The Four Components
Through substantial financial contributions made by Intermountain Health, participants receive a forgivable loan that covers 50% of tuition and fees (at a Utah resident rate) through four years of medical school. If the scholar returns to practice at Intermountain Health and completes the work obligation of the program, their loan will be forgiven in entirety. The loan will be forgiven at a 1:1 ratio, so the work obligation to receive all four years of loan forgiveness is f years of employment at Intermountain Health.
Upon completion of medical school, it is expected that participants will pursue residency in one of six population health specialties: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, General Surgery, Psychiatry, or Pediatrics. Upon successful completion of their residency program, scholars are guaranteed an employment opportunity with Intermountain Health at one of their many world class locations.
Scholars are required to complete a Graduate Certificate in Population Health Sciences during their four years of medical school. This certificate requires students to participate in population health coursework, experiential learning, and complete a population health capstone project.
This is a unique opportunity to learn foundational population health related knowledge and skills. Student can highlight this skill set as begin applying to residency programs.
Scholars will be paired with Intermountain Health physician mentors. The pairing will provide professional development, networking, and first-hand experience working for Intermountain Health.
Additionally, there are a variety of program activities that are offered to participants including bi-annual large group events with leadership from Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health, monthly cohort meetings, population health seminars, shadowing, and clinical rotation opportunities. Scholars also have the opportunity to get involved in different Intermountain Health population health related projects.
Benefits
Program benefits include:
- Decreased student debt burden
- Work with rural and underserved communities
- Get innovative population health curriculum
- Mentors help and advise students through school and future career choice
- Employment after residency
- Strong connection with peers
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