US Edition'Major Milestone': New Waikato Medical School Approved with $80m+ Govt Funding
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND, JUL 21 – The new medical school will train 120 students annually from 2028, targeting rural healthcare with $82.85 million government funding and university contributions exceeding $150 million.
- The New Zealand government approved a graduate-entry medical school at the University of Waikato, set to open in 2028 with 120 places per year.
- The school was revived ahead of the 2023 election, with Seymour voicing concerns, prompting revisions.
- Simeon Brown approved $82.85 million from the Crown with over $150 million from the university, while Brown reported total costs at $235 million, down from $380 million during the election.
- Officials welcomed the decision with optimistic remarks, with Simeon Brown calling it a 'significant boost' and Shane Reti describing it as a 'real boost for tertiary education in Waikato'.
- Later this year, the university will start planning clinical placements, and the school will focus on primary care and rural health.
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