Public postsecondary education: University of California, Merced: medical education.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allocates $15 million from the state’s General Fund to the University of California, Merced’s Medical Education Collaborative. The Collaborative aims to address a shortage of primary care physicians in the San Joaquin Valley by supporting medical residents and expanding educational opportunities. It also intends to lay the groundwork for a future independent medical school at UCM, focusing on diversifying the physician workforce and improving healthcare access in the region.
Key provisions
- Allocates $15 million to the University of California, Merced Medical Education Collaborative.
- Requires the Collaborative to identify and assist medical residents in applying for physician retention programs.
- Supports the development of student pipeline programs, such as the San Joaquin Valley PRIME+ (SJVPP).
- Aims to create new residency training programs in primary care medicine.
- Seeks to recruit and retain diverse medical students and faculty.
- Intends to authorize school districts to use Expanded Learning Opportunities Program funding for supplementary academic instruction and tutoring.
Who is affected
- University of California, Merced
- Medical Residents
- Students in the San Joaquin Valley
- Healthcare Providers in the San Joaquin Valley
- California Residents
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