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About Us

University of Florida's Future Healthcare Professionals of America (FHPRA) is a student‑run 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare in underserved rural communities. Our members include pre‑medical, nursing, public health, pre-PA and other pre-health students committed to careers serving medically underserved populations.

We partner with mobile clinics and community organizations to provide health outreach, education, and service experiences that prepare students to become compassionate healthcare providers while directly benefiting communities in need.

 



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1000+
Hours Serving Community
250+
Members Passionate About Rural Medicine
5+
Impactful Mission Trips Around the United States

Our pillars

Educate

Raise awareness of rural health disparities through outreach and learning

Advocate

Promote equitable healthcare access in rural communities 

Serve

Support underserved populations through hands-on service and volunteering

Our Mission

1. Increase student exposure to rural and underserved healthcare environments

2. Provide direct service through outreach and medical volunteer initiatives

3. Support healthcare access and education in rural communities  

4. Develop culturally competent and service‑oriented future healthcare professionals

Our values

Educate

Raise awareness of rural health disparities through outreach and learning

Advocate

Promote equitable healthcare access in rural communities

Serve

Support underserved populations through hands-on service and volunteering