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The FIRST program consists of three parts:

1) a three-year accelerated and enhanced medical school curriculum
2) directed pathway into an affiliated residency program
3) three years of service in a rural / underserved community in North Carolina with ongoing support in practice.

 

 

Class of 2023 White Coat Ceremony

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FIRST Program Application Deadline

Online

Want to graduate medical school in 3 years instead of 4? The FIRST Program (Fully Integrated Readiness for Service Training) is a 3-year curriculum with direct progression into affiliated residency programs in family medicine, general surgery, psychiatry, and pediatric. This is followed by 3 years of service to the state of North Carolina

FIRST Program Information Session

Mary Ellen Jones (MEJ) 3112 116 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill

Join us for an information session about the FIRST Program! Want to graduate medical school in 3 years instead of 4? The FIRST Program (Fully Integrated Readiness for Service Training) is a 3-year curriculum with a directed pathway to an affiliated residency programs in family medicine, general surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics, and potentially internal medicine. This … Read more

FIRST Program Application Deadline

Online

Are you interested in joining the FIRST Program?  Today is the deadline to apply.  Fill out the application in its entirety and have a letter of recommendation sent to FIRST@med.unc.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application!