University of California, Merced: medical school.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill directs the University of California, Merced to prepare a report for the Legislature by August 31, 2026, outlining the financial requirements for transitioning the existing San Joaquin Valley PRIME+ medical education collaboration into a fully independent medical school. The report must detail projected costs, potential residency sites, and a timeline for establishing the school, addressing the historically low healthcare access in the San Joaquin Valley.
Key provisions
- Requests a report from the University of California, Merced by August 31, 2026, on establishing a medical school.
- The report must detail projected costs for faculty, facilities, equipment, and program development.
- The report must identify potential sites for student residencies.
- The report should include a timeline and milestones for completing the independent medical school.
- The bill expresses the Legislature’s intent to enact further legislation related to postsecondary education.
Who is affected
- University of California, Merced
- University of California, San Francisco
- Students in the San Joaquin Valley
- Healthcare providers in the San Joaquin Valley
- Residents of the San Joaquin Valley
Notable changes
- Requires the University of California, Merced to develop a plan for an independent medical school.
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