UNC Wilmington Medical School

planned

UNC Wilmington is planning to open a medical school that would transform the university and the health care landscape in Southeastern North Carolina. The medical school would focus primarily on primary care and partner with existing health centers, hospitals, and medical practices for training placements. It aims to address the significant physician shortage in North Carolina, especially in underserved and rural areas. The chancellor has requested authorization to initiate planning for a four-year medical degree program with a three-year accelerated option, and is seeking a nine-figure philanthropic gift to fund the project.