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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"; font-size: 14px;">Dear Students,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The <b>
North Country Medical Scholars application is now live</b>, <a href="https://engage.upstate.edu/register/hhhh2026" id="OWAa9800322-6cc6-2daa-f092-431ab23b9968" class="OWAAutoLink" originalsrc="https://engage.upstate.edu/register/hhhh2026" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-outlook-id="e38b280e-03f2-40ed-ab62-c2af865afbfb" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">https://engage.upstate.edu/register/hhhh2026</a> and
we encourage students interested in rural medicine, primary care, community health, or serving medically underserved communities to consider applying. The
<b>deadline for the application is August 14th</b>. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This unique program offers much more than financial support. Participants have opportunities to connect with physician mentors, build professional networks, explore career pathways
in the North Country, and gain valuable insight into the rewards and challenges of practicing medicine in rural communities.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for your interests and career goals, we encourage you to apply now.</b> Early engagement with the program can help you take full advantage
of the mentorship, networking, and learning experiences available through this partnership.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you have questions about the program, eligibility requirements, or the application process, please reach out to the Office of Student Affairs. We would be happy to answer your questions
and connect you with program representatives for additional information.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Segoe UI"; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Don't miss the chance to explore a rewarding pathway in rural healthcare while making a meaningful impact on communities with significant healthcare needs.
<b>Apply today and take the next step toward becoming a North Country Medical Scholar.</b></span></p>
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