Last week, Washington State University released a consultant’s study regarding separate accreditation for a WSU medical school in Spokane.
The WSU Board of Regents subsequently took action directing WSU leaders to pursue the report’s recommendations.
Unfortunately, the WSU consultant’s report contains several inaccuracies, concerning assumptions, and at least one critical and highly misleading error that require immediate attention and consideration.
Ultimately, the decision to establish a second medical school in Spokane is a decision to be made by the Governor and Legislature. We believe it’s important for all parties to have accurate information to consider and make your decisions. This is a significant and important issue for the University of Washington.
Read the response detailing our concerns from UW Board of Regents Chair Orin Smith to WSU Board of Regents Chair Mike Worthy, and UW’s statement released to the media.
Learn more about UW’s plans for Next Generation Medical Education.