Rhode Island H8389 establishes a framework for creating a medical school at the University of Rhode Island with an initial $5 million appropriation.

Rhode Island H8389 aims to address the state's shortage of physicians and healthcare professionals by establishing a medical school at the University of Rhode Island. The bill provides an initial $5 million appropriation for fiscal year 2027 to initiate the school's establishment. This funding will support hiring a founding dean and senior leadership, recruiting core faculty and administrative staff, preparing for accreditation, and planning curriculum.

Rhode Island H8389 establishes a framework for creating a medical school at the University of Rhode Island with an initial $5 million appropriation.

Rhode Island H8389 aims to address the state's shortage of physicians and healthcare professionals by establishing a medical school at the University of Rhode Island. The bill provides an initial $5 million appropriation for fiscal year 2027 to initiate the school's establishment. This funding will support hiring a founding dean and senior leadership, recruiting core faculty and administrative staff, preparing for accreditation, and planning curriculum.