At a special gathering to introduce the two new associate deans for IUP’s proposed college of osteopathic medicine last night, Senator Joe Pittman announced another $2 million will come to the school from the state.
In January of this year, Pittman announced the initial $2 million commitment as a part of the 2024-25 state budget. He said that his announcement last night was a renewal of that commitment and will result in an additional $2 million.
Pittman said that the investment and the school is important for people across the state, as the proposed school will train the next generation of rural doctors, with the hope that they stay in Pennsylvania.
He added that as long as the school continues to make progress towards its 2027 opening, he and his colleagues State Representative Jim Struzzi will continue to work to bring state money towards the college of osteopathic medicine.
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