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This bill establishes new policies for medical and dental education and residency positions at the University of Iowa, prioritizing Iowa residents and those with connections to the state. Specifically, the bill requires the University of Iowa to adopt policies ensuring that at least 80% of medical and dental students are Iowa residents or have prior connections to Iowa postsecondary institutions. The bill mandates that applicants for medical and dental programs and hospital residencies must complete an attestation form explaining their ties to Iowa, such as being born in the state, having family in Iowa, or graduating from an Iowa educational institution. The University of Iowa and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics must submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing the number of Iowa applicants accepted to medical and dental programs and residencies, including reasons for any denials. Additionally, the bill requires hospitals and clinics to prioritize residency and fellowship positions for Iowa residents, those who earned degrees from Iowa institutions, and provide opportunities for rural rotations. The goal is to increase medical professionals' connection to and likelihood of practicing in Iowa, particularly in rural areas and critical specialties like primary care, psychiatry, and emergency medicine.

Health and Social Services

Health And Human Services (House)

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