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Testimonials
“I have enjoyed being a part of the Rural Health Scholars Program at SUU. It gave me many advantageous and unforgettable experiences as I learned about the many fields of medicine. This program allowed me to observe how interdependent the relationship between the health of animals, the health of people, and the health of the environment can be. Gaining that knowledge and receiving the encouragement to make connections has helped me become a better student, member of the community, and a more well-rounded individual. I will always be grateful for the time I had as a member of the Rural Health Scholars program. Thank you for all of the support and encouragement you have provided as I pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian and improving the community around me.
The image is of the first hands-on experience I had of taking radiographs of a guinea pig. I thought this picture truly represented my passion for the field of veterinary medicine.
Malori Prisbrey
"My dream since I started at Utah Tech was to become a Physician Assistant. The road to PA school felt
daunting at first, especially for someone like me with no family members in healthcare to help guide me.
I found UHS on my very first day at UT and felt like I instantly had an army of people who would do
anything to help me succeed. UHS gave me a how-to-guide on what I should be doing during undergrad
to help me get into graduate school. I got my current job, countless volunteer opportunities, and gained
immeasurable confidence that led me to create a student health and wellness club on campus because
of the UHS program and UHS mentors. By following the UHS guide for healthcare students, I can proudly
say that I was accepted to an incredible Physician Assistant program and will be able to successfully
fulfill my dream of being a PA! I would have been extremely lost and unprepared for PA school had I not
participated in the program. I would highly recommend the UHS program to anybody considering a
career in healthcare."
Abi Clemons
“I first heard of UHS when it was RHS as a sophomore in college. I was in my last semester of nursing
school and was looking to start pursuing further education via medical school. They took me in providing
me with individualized support throughout the whole process. My peer mentors not only showed me
how to succeed with the pre-medical process but provided me with resources to make the process
easier. After a year of their support and meetings with different mentors and staff members I was asked
to be a peer mentor myself. This experience not only prepared me to be a leader but also how to
connect with others. Utah Health Scholars has prepared me for the medical school application process
and hopefully with my goal of becoming a physician.
An enormous thank you to Kasey Shakespear, the many peer mentors, the UHS staff, and Rita Osborn
for their constant guidance and support throughout my whole undergraduate career!”