Northern Arizona University has announced its intent to build a medical school to help address a statewide shortage of healthcare professionals.
ASU officials say the medical school will be funded by private investors, philanthropy, public investment and ASU’s own revenue.Both schools along with the University of Arizona, are all part of the AZ Healthy Tomorrow initiative. The initiative’s goals include getting Arizona to reach the national average of doctors and nurses per capita and improving health care access for all residents.
University of Arizona officials say the school intends to double the number of doctors graduating from its medical schools and expand its partnership with Banner Health. The Board of Regents also voted Friday to request $153 million in the fiscal year 2025 state budget toward the initiative.announced at the same meeting a commitment from the state to invest $11 million in the initiative. There is a critical need for qualified health care professionals as more businesses lure people to move to Arizona, she said.
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