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University of Idaho discusses WWAMI/MD training and possible University of Utah partnership
Summary
University of Idaho officials told JFAC they continue to operate the WWAMI partnership to train physicians in Idaho and are discussing a possible partnership with the University of Utah to expand capacity and strengthen rural health training; any change would require State Board approval and potentially legislation.
University of Idaho leaders told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Jan. 27 that the state’s only MD pathway (WWAMI) remains active but the university is exploring partnerships to expand capacity and rural healthcare training.
Jeff Siegmiller, the university’s WWAMI dean present at the hearing, and President C. Scott Green said WWAMI has produced roughly 400 practicing physicians in Idaho and cited a continuing statewide need for more medical…
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