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USD seeks $6.2M to outfit Sanford School of Medicine relocation to Sioux Falls
Summary
The University of South Dakota requested approximately $6.2 million in one‑time funds to equip the Tally Building and a new anatomy lab in Sioux Falls as part of a phased Sanford School of Medicine relocation, supporting a projected class size of about 71 medical students per entering class.
University of South Dakota president Sheila Gestering presented an onetime funding request estimated at approximately $6,200,000 to furnish and equip the Tally Building and an anatomy lab as part of the Sanford School of Medicine relocation to Sioux Falls. Gestering said relocating the foundational phase of medical education closer to major clinical partners (Sanford Health, Avera Health, the VA) will strengthen clinical integration and physician pipeline efforts.
Sheila Gestering described the request as supporting technology‑enabled lecture halls, simulation, clinical skills spaces and student support areas for a cohort size of roughly 71 students per entering class. The board discussed the project favorably and acknowledged the role of partners and donors; the request was presented as part of the broader FY28 budget package for consideration in the appropriation process.
