The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Onvida Health are partnering to launch Arizona’s first rural regional medical school branch. Deeply rooted in community, the partnership will address the severe physician shortage facing the rural regions of the state.

“We are excited to bring the University of Arizona’s innovative M.D. program to Yuma County in partnership with Onvida Health,” said University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella. “Meeting the need for qualified health care professionals in rural communities is paramount for the state’s future, and taking steps like this to meet that need is in our mandate as Arizona’s land-grant institution.”

In July, the College of Medicine – Phoenix will introduce a three-year Primary Care Accelerated Pathway leading

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