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Doctor's Note
“I chose KU because of my Kansas ties and because of their mission to serve rural Kansas. Additionally, it's one of the best medical schools in the Midwest and I knew that I would have excellent education and work with top-of-the-line physicians. ”
— Kourtney
Fourth-year student

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