The Upper Peninsula Campus

Serving students for over 50 years, the UP Region Campus offers high-quality rural medical education through clinical training sites across the Upper Peninsula. By living and learning in these communities, students gain valuable firsthand experience caring for underserved populations while preparing for future practice— many in rural healthcare

Founded in 1974 as the original site of the Rural Physician Program within the Leadership in Rural Medicine Certificate Program, the UP Campus has a long-standing dedication to preparing physicians for rural practice. Students begin with two years in the Shared Discovery Curriculum at the Grand Rapids or East Lansing campus before transitioning to a community campus for their Late Clinical Experience. The UP Regional Campus is one of eight community campuses across the state.

Affiliated with UP Health System – Marquette, students gain experience in a state-of-the-art facility backed by committed volunteer clinical faculty. The 222-bed teaching hospital, designated as a Level II Trauma Center, functions as the region’s primary referral center and central site for clinical training.

The UP Campus maintains strong partnerships with the UP Health System – Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program and the Michigan State University Psychiatry Residency Program, UP Rural Track. Residents actively contribute to medical student education, providing mentorship, guidance, and support throughout their training.

Most UP Campus students live in Marquette County, where they enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, community events, and a vibrant local culture. Students regularly engage in volunteer opportunities and take part in annual community traditions. Marquette is also home to Northern Michigan University, adding even more cultural, artistic, and athletic experiences.

Through its role within the Upper Peninsula Health Education Corporation, the UP Campus provides shadowing opportunities that enrich the educational experience of pre-med students. The clinical experience liaison works closely with UP Health System – Marquette to coordinate all learners entering the hospital.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, UP Region Campus
850 W Baraga Ave
Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: 906.449.3820