Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Announces First Annual Scholarship for First-Year Medical and Nursing Students Committed to Practicing Medicine in Rural Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhys Branman, MD, of Little Rock is honored to announce the first year of the annual Arkansas Rural Health Scholarship. Designed to support first-year medical and nursing students in Arkansas who are interested in practicing medicine in rural areas of the state, this scholarship will assist students with the cost of tuition and supplies necessary for continuing their education in the medical field.

"Rural parts of Arkansas face an immense shortage of primary healthcare professionals, and the demand for these positions is only expected to grow. This rural healthcare shortage is compounded by the fact that education costs are increasingly unaffordable for many students who would otherwise serve in these areas," states Dr. Branman. "This scholarship will assist first-year healthcare students with tuition and other education costs while encouraging them to reside in and serve rural areas of our state post-graduation."

All Arkansas residents pursuing a degree in a medical specialty* who are committed to practicing medicine in underserved parts of the state are encouraged to apply for the $2,500 scholarship via a downloadable application beginning today, March 15, 2021. The awarded scholarship funds can be used at any college or university to offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses, including but not limited to supplies and textbooks, required technology, transportation costs, housing, and on-campus expenses.

* Eligible degrees include: Doctorate (MD, DO, DPM, DDS, DMD, DPM, DMD, OD, PsyD, PharmD, DCM, DS, DPT, DSN, PhD, DNP), Nursing (RN, NP, CNM, CRNA, LPN), Master's (MPH, MM, MMS, MN, MNA, MPharm, MPAS, MSN, MSM), and Physician's Assistant (PA, PAC).

Applications will be accepted through May 28, 2021. Submitted applications will be reviewed and vetted by the Branman Scholarship Committee, who will choose an award recipient based on the quality of the application and adherence to the scholarship requirements. The chosen recipient will be notified upon selection, and the award will be disbursed via a cash prize.

"The future of healthcare in rural Arkansas is dependent upon this current generation of medical and nursing students and I'm proud to do my part to help. I wish all of our applicants the best of luck and look forward to reviewing some undoubtedly impressive applications!" says Dr. Branman.

About Dr. Rhys Branman: Dr. Branman is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Little Rock, Arkansas, and a member of the Arkansas State Medical Board. Dr. Branman is certified by both the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Board of Maxillofacial Surgery and serves as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Branman is beloved by his patients for his caring bedside manner, surgical skill, and commitment to safety. His practice is located at 10809 Executive Center Drive, Searcy Building Suite 100, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211; (501) 227-0707. For more information, visit www.littlerockcosmeticsurgery.com/

Media Contact: Dr. Rhys L. Branman, Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery, (501) 227-0707

SOURCE Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center