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NM SB171

NM SB171
Med Students In Underserved Communities


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Introduced
01/26/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO FOR A PROGRAM THAT PREPARES MEDICAL STUDENTS TO PRACTICE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

AI Summary

This bill provides a $250,000 appropriation from the general fund to the Board of Regents of the University of New Mexico for a program that prepares medical students to practice in underserved communities. The funding is for the 2023 fiscal year, and any unused balance will revert to the general fund. The goal of the program is to encourage medical students to work in underserved areas, which often face shortages of healthcare providers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/03/2022)

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