Northern Arizona University plans to build a new medical school to address an ongoing shortage of health care workers in the state.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Northern Arizona University plans to build a new medical school as part of a greater effort to address an ongoing shortage of health care workers in the state, the Arizona Board of Regents announced Friday.
The university is also proposing pathways for in-state residents who graduate to go on to practice with minimal debt.Arizona State University released similar plans for its own medical schoolASU officials say the medical school will be funded by private investors, philanthropy, public investment and ASU’s own revenue.
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.
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