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During my first and second years of medical school, as a member of the Rural Osteopathic Medical Education Program and the Texas Rural Health Association, I traveled to rural communities in far West Texas to provide much-needed medical care. Over the course of week-long trips, we established clinics across the Big Bend area, offering a range of services, including general check-ups, acute care visits, ultrasounds, and physical therapy/osteopathic manipulative treatment. On our second trip, I went a step further by teaching life-saving skills to community residents, such as hands-only CPR and CAT tourniquet application. These experiences were not only incredibly rewarding but also reinforced my passion for serving underserved populations. I look forward to continuing this work during our next planned trip in March 2025.