New Zealand advances third medical school project at University of Waikato to address healthcare workforce crisis.

The New Zealand government has completed a cost-benefit analysis for a proposed third medical school at the University of Waikato, allowing the project to advance to a full business case. This initiative aims to address the healthcare workforce crisis by increasing homegrown health professionals, particularly in rural areas. The school is projected to open in 2027 with $300 million in government funding, alongside existing medical training expansions at the University of Auckland and Otago.

September 27, 2024
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