Burcum: Inspiring Minnesota Program Steers Military Medics Into Medical School

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Inspiring Minnesota program steers military medics into medical school.

University of Minnesota Medical School is innovating as nation faces shortage of physicians.

Three medics selected out of 13 applicants.

Program has capacity to expand to include five new participants annually in years to come.

The trio's commitment to serving their country through the practice of medicine is made clear in conversations.

They will start medical school next fall.

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