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Texas Funds Medical Training for Rural Needs | Texas News
Governor Greg Abbott just poured $5.5 million into Texas medical schools to give students real-world clinical training before graduation—targeting rural and underserved areas hardest hit by doctor shortages. Through the Statewide Preceptorship Program, students get hands-on experience with mentors across the state, especially in primary care fields like pediatrics and family medicine. The goal? To reshape career paths and build a stronger pipeline of doctors for rural Texas, where access to care is most critical. Funding will flow to key organizations like the Texas Academy of Family…
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