Background

Wisconsin is facing significant physician shortages. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) launched Training in Urban Medicine and Public Health (TRIUMPH) to recruit and prepare medical students to serve people living within urban Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Methods

Students are selected based on their commitment to improve health equity for urban populations. They complete clinical rotations, core curriculum, and community projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Results

Full program graduates are more likely to match into residencies serving the urban poor (50/50, 100%) and pursue primary care specialties (40/50, 80.0%) compared to nonprogram graduates.

Discussion

The TRIUMPH program has been successful in its mission to encourage graduates to serve urban communities. The authors discuss urban health disparities, TRIUMPH outcomes, and the need for similar programs.