OpenFieldRural & Underserved Community Medicine Clinical Grant
Incentive award for PA candidates committing to clinical clerkships and service in federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Good standing in Arcadia Christiana PA program
- English language proficiency
- Standard admissions
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Commitment essay outlining goals in community primary care
- Recommendation letters
- One clinical mentor evaluation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $7,500 annual tuition grant
- Application fee
- Standard CASPA fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Credited toward second-year clinical rotation semesters
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Arcadia University - Christiana documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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