Establishes medical and dental schools at the University of Rhode Island to meet health care needs.

The bill creates medical and dental schools at the University of Rhode Island. The schools aim to provide professional education, improve access to care, support research, and collaborate with health institutions. The board of trustees governs the schools, which must be accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The schools can confer degrees like Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Surgery. Funding can come from appropriations, bonds, or other lawful means.

Establishes medical and dental schools at the University of Rhode Island to meet health care needs.

The bill creates medical and dental schools at the University of Rhode Island. The schools aim to provide professional education, improve access to care, support research, and collaborate with health institutions. The board of trustees governs the schools, which must be accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The schools can confer degrees like Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Surgery. Funding can come from appropriations, bonds, or other lawful means.