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This bill requests the University of California to submit a comprehensive report by August 31, 2026, regarding the financial and logistical requirements for establishing an independent medical school at UC Merced. The bill provides context for this initiative by highlighting the San Joaquin Valley's historically low educational attainment, healthcare workforce shortages, and UC Merced's unique position to serve first-generation and rural students. The requested report must detail projected costs for faculty hiring, infrastructure investments, medical equipment procurement, potential residency facilities, and program development, including nursing and physician assistant programs. The bill emphasizes the San Joaquin Valley PRIME+ program, a collaborative effort between UC San Francisco and UC Merced, which aims to address regional healthcare needs by training medical professionals who will serve underserved communities. The report should also include a detailed timeline and milestones for transitioning the current collaborative medical education program into a fully independent medical school at UC Merced, with the ultimate goal of improving healthcare access and workforce development in the San Joaquin Valley region.

Budget and Finance, Education

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