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GOODMAN, Miss. — Lennie Kate Wood of Winona, a student on the Holmes Community College Goodman Campus, has been accepted into the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP) at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. This acceptance secures her a reserved seat in the medical school’s class entering in August 2028.
Wood, the daughter of Laura and Ryan Wood, is a pre-med biological sciences major who has distinguished herself through academic excellence and campus leadership. She was recently inducted into the Holmes Hall of Fame and received the Physical Science Award. Her academic honors include being named to both the NJCAA Academic Team and the MACCC Academic All-State Team, and she is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. In addition to her studies, she is a member of the Holmes softball team.
Beyond the classroom and the field, Wood is actively involved in community service, volunteering through youth softball camps and participating in local disaster relief efforts. Her commitment to service aligns with the mission of the MRPSP, which aims to prepare future physicians to serve rural and underserved communities across Mississippi.
Wood plans to attend the University of Mississippi, where she will pursue a degree in biological medical sciences before continuing on to medical school.
The MRPSP is a competitive program designed to address the state’s physician shortage in rural areas. Students selected for the program must complete all academic and program requirements prior to enrollment. Upon successful completion, participants are guaranteed admission to the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.
Wood’s acceptance reflects her academic achievement, leadership and dedication to serving others, positioning her to make a meaningful impact in the field of rural health care.
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