UPEI creating medical school 'co-degree' in partnership with Memorial University
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The University of Prince Edward Island announced Friday that it is creating a new faculty of medicine, in partnership with Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Students will earn what will be called a "co-degree," according to a news conference held at the Charlottetown university Friday.
The new faculty will initially provide 20 seats for Island students annually, including at least one seat for an Indigenous student.
UPEI says the partnership with Memorial will give the Island institution immediate access to a medical curriculum. Both universities entered discussions to develop the program in 2020.
"The partnership is a great fit because of Memorial's over 50 years of experience in generalist training and rural medicine, as well as its Indigenous Health Initiative," UPEI said in a release.
UPEI also said it's expanding its Faculty of Nursing and Health and Wellness Centre. The number of annual nursing seats available at the school will increase by 18.
UPEI estimates that the faculty and the expansions of the nursing program and wellness centre will cost $129 million over the first six years
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