Frontier and Rural Medicine (FARM) Medical Honors Track

Award-winning nine-month longitudinal integrated rural immersion placing medical students in critical access community hospitals across rural South Dakota.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Accepted USD medical student with verified commitment to rural practice
English language proficiency: English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: FARM program application essay
Recommendation letters: Rural community recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $10,000 annual rural training stipend plus dedicated rural clinic housing
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Embedded in MD curriculum

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Sanford School of Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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