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Wilmington council urges UNC Board of Governors to authorize UNCW medical school planning
Summary
Council unanimously adopted a resolution expressing strong local support for UNC Wilmington's request to the UNC Board of Governors to begin planning a doctor of medicine program emphasizing primary care and distributed clinical training across the region; speakers cited a regional physician shortage and workforce benefits.
Mayor Bill Safo introduced a resolution on May 4 expressing Wilmington City Council's strong support for the University of North Carolina Wilmington's request to the UNC Board of Governors to authorize planning for a doctor of medicine program.
"Access to high-quality health care and a strong physician workforce are…
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