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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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Third medical school idea resurfaces: Waikato University says it’s ready, willing and able with 2027 in mind
Wednesday 19 July 2023, 10:38 AM

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
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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