http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/new-program-eases-debt-rural-medical-students <p>The average medical school student graduates with close to $160,000 in debt.&nbsp;That heavy burden is one reason why there is a long-running shortage of primary care doctors in rural America. More and more graduating students choose higher-paying specialties over rural primary care. In this weekly update, a new pilot program helps medical students pay off loans as soon as they start residency, so it&#39;s easier to choose a lower-paying, but possibly more fulfilling career path.</p><p> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:46:16 +0000 Jacob Fenston 9242 at http://kbia.org New program eases debt for rural medical students