Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine

1. Why do you feel you are a suitable candidate for the Rural Scholar Track (RST) and/or the Patrick F. Taylor Primary Care Scholar Program (PFT)?

2. Why do you believe you are a suitable candidate for the Rural Scholar Track (RST) and/or the Patrick F. Taylor Primary Care Scholar Program (PFT)?

1. Primary Care Scholars program applicants: What other career possibilities have you considered? Describe your experiences and any commitments that might interfere with practicing medicine in Louisiana immediately following residency.

2. What other career options have you considered?

3. What medical specialties have you considered?

1. (Optional) Supplemental essay – 500 to 600 words about your values.

2. If you wish, you may attach an essay of reasonable length using the prompt "Your Values." This is an optional essay.

3. Please list your hobbies and interests.

1. If you wish, you may attach an essay of reasonable length using the prompt ‘your values’.

2. List your hobbies and interests.

1. (Optional) Please provide a letter detailing your disadvantages for the scholarship, along with a copy of your parent's federal income tax return.

1. Based on your personal experience, observations and insights, describe the roles and responsibilities of a rural or primary care physician.

2. Rural Scholars Track applicants: What medical specialty possibilities have you considered?

3. Please provide specific information about your immediate and extended family members who live in rural or underserved communities in Louisiana, including their relationship to you, the communities they reside in, and their occupations.

4. Describe your personal experiences and understanding of rural and community life.

5. Based on your personal experiences, observations, and insights, describe the roles and responsibilities of a rural or primary care physician.

1. Please provide specific information about your immediate and extended family that live in rural or underserved communities in Louisiana (e.g., relationship, community, occupation).

2. Describe your involvement in your home community both before and after attending college, including community groups, activities, or volunteer efforts. Please indicate the duration of your involvement.

1. List all extracurricular activities you participated in during college, such as volunteer work and clubs. Please indicate the duration and nature of your involvement.