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Page 10 July 20, 2016 Former ECCC Students Receive Prestigious Rural Physician Scholarships East Central

Community College graduates Louise Berryhill of Union and Taylor Lott of Forest were recent!} selected to participate in the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program. "We are so proud of our graduates on their selection for this prestigious scholarship program," said ECCC President Dr. Billy Stewart. "It is a direct reflection on their hard work and dedicat10n to scholarship and academic achievement. [t is also a reflection of the quality instruction pro" ided b} faculty at East Central." Berryhill is a graduate of Ne"' ton County High School and the daughter of Richard and Paula Berryhill of Union. Lott is a graduate of Scott Central High School and the son of Tim and Allyce Lott of Harperville. Created in 2007, MRPSP identifies college sophomores and juniors who demonstrate the necessary commitment and academic achievement to become competent, well trained rural primary care physicians in Mississippi. The program

Taylor Lott and Louise Berryhill

of $1,800,000 to support their education this fall. Additional benefits include personalized mentoring from practicing rural physicians and academic support. Upon completion of medical training,

offers undergraduate academic enrichment and a clinical experience in a rural setting. Upon completion of all medical school· admissions requirements, the student can be admitted to the University of Mississippi School of Medicine or William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

During medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine or College of Osteopathic Medicine at William Carey University, ~ £L ·I 09 each MRPSP scholar is >WJOJf.lfds :OJ 1!8Wa .10 under consideration for [ Od :OJ n•w JSDf $30,000_ pt.r }ear b~sed "-SI SMa1111..r on available fundtng. • N Consistent legislative .J.:J 'AJJDDWWO.:J

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support of MRPSP translates to 60 medical students receiving a total

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