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Idaho House approves bill to add undergraduate medical seats, aiming to grow in-state physician pipeline
Summary
Lawmakers approved House Bill 3 68 to add undergraduate medical education seats in Idaho over several years, shifting some capacity from the WWAMI program and creating new in‑state options to address the state's physician shortage.
The Idaho House passed House Bill 3 68 on third reading after extended debate on funding, capacity and clinical training, approving an incremental expansion of undergraduate medical school seats in the state.
Supporters said the measure aims to increase the number of physicians trained in Idaho and give the state more control over admissions and clinical rotations. The bill adds 10 new non‑WWAMI undergraduate medical seats in the 2027 academic year, adds another 10 seats the following year while shifting 10 seats away from the WWAMI program, and adds a further 10 seats in year three, delivering a net increase of 20 Idaho‑based undergraduate medical seats over the…
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