Third medical school idea resurfaces: Waikato University says it’s ready, willing and able with 2027 in mind

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Third medical school idea resurfaces: Waikato University says it’s ready, willing and able with 2027 in mind

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Rural health advocates welcome the renewed interest in a rural medical school [Image: PixelCatchers on iStock]

National has pounced on an old idea popular in rural health quarters – to establish a third medical school at the University of Waikato. Unnecessary, or just the ticket for rural doctor shortages? Fiona Cassie asks the various players

We have links to rural centres that are absolutely crying out for medical staffing An election promise of a third medical school is being welcome
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