Another agreement was signed yesterday between a medical institution and IUP for the proposed college of osteopathic medicine.
Ceremonies were held yesterday at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring to sign the clinical training affiliation agreement for students of the proposed college. This will allow students in their third and fourth year to complete their studies at a community clinical site after doing two years of classroom-based studies. The new program is meant to help address the healthcare problem in Pennsylvania, especially in the rural areas.
In a statement, IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll said over half the graduates of osteopathic medicine programs pursue a career in primary care, and many will choose to practice in rural areas, and will often practice in areas where they trained. Conemaugh Nason Chief Operating Officer Michelle Buttry said that by partnering with the university, they will be able to help bring new physicians who are dedicated to rural healthcare.
This marks the 11th formal signed clinical training agreement, and is similar to ones signed with IRMC, Punxsutawney Area Hospital, Armstrong County Memorial Hospital and others.
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