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Dear Upstate Medical Students,</div>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black;">As future physicians, we wanted to make you aware of North Country Scholars, a new scholarship and career development program for medical students with a connection
to the North Country of Upstate New York. Hudson Headwaters Health Network is thrilled to launch this program in partnership with Upstate Medical College to support the future physicians who will, in turn, support our North Country communities.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black;">As a physician at Salem Family Health, one of the Network's 26 health center locations, I have the privilege of serving the region where I grew up. North Country
Scholars was designed to prepare future physicians for the unique rewards, challenges and opportunities associated with serving our rural communities. In fact, this opportunity goes beyond medical school tuition assistance and includes additional career networking,
mentorship opportunities and customized learning experiences.</span></p>
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<span style="color: black;">More details are on the attached flyer. If you are interested in learning if this opportunity may be a fit for you, please complete this
</span><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a href="https://engage.upstate.edu/register/northcountryscholars" id="OWAf3ef7455-42aa-c93c-86cf-08ba1ee65ccf" class="OWAAutoLink" originalsrc="https://engage.upstate.edu/register/northcountryscholars" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">short
interest form</a></u></span><span style="color: black;"> by Wednesday, June 4, 2025.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black;">Sincerely,</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black;">Hunter Southerland, M.D.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black;">Director of Medical Education at Hudson Headwaters Health Network</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black;">Family Physician and Lead Provider at Hudson Headwaters Salem Family Health</span></p>
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Robert F. Ruiz</p>
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Interim Vice President for Educational Services & Dean of Student Affairs</p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Upstate Medical University</p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">766 Irving Avenue (1225 Weiskotten Hall)</p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Syracuse, NY 13210</p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Office: 315.464.4816</p>
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