Governor Matt Meyer today announced a partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to establish a regional campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, creating the first four-year medical school in Delaware’s history and a major investment in the future of healthcare access across the state.
Delaware is currently one of only three states in the nation without a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) granting institution.
The Delaware Medical School Consortium will change that, providing students with the opportunity to complete their entire medical education in Delaware while creating a stronger pipeline of physicians to serve communities throughout the state.
The Delaware Medical School Consortium is supported by the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a statewide initiative focused on strengthening access to care and improving health outcomes, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties.
Additional details regarding accreditation, enrollment timelines, academic programming, and community partnerships will be announced as planning and implementation efforts continue.