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The Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, also known colloquially as Quinnipiac Medical School, or simply "Netter," is an allopathic medical school located in North Haven, Connecticut. Established in 2010 (and welcoming its first class in 2013), it is one of the newest medical schools in the United States. ==Establishment== The Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine was established in 2010 with a $100 million investment from the family of Frank H. Netter, the renowned surgeon and medical illustrator. It received preliminary accreditation from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, and full accreditation from the Connecticut State Board of Education in 2012.〔http://www.cthosp.org/CHA/assets/File/newsroom/pr/2012-10-03_QU-ImportantApprovals.pdf〕〔https://members.aamc.org/eweb/upload/A%20Snapshot%20of%20the%20New%20and%20Developing%20Medical%20Schools%20in%20the%20US%20and%20Canada.pdf〕 It welcomed its first class in 2013. Netter is one of about a dozen new medical schools established in anticipation of increased demand for medical professionals following the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the aging of the baby boomer generation.〔(New Med School at Quinnipiac Focused on Primary Care | Rhode Island Public Radio )〕〔http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/15/education/15medschools.html〕 It is notable for its commitment to primary care, stating that it hopes 50% of its graduates will go into primary care positions.〔(New Medical School Wants To Build Ranks Of Primary Care Doctors : Shots - Health News : NPR )〕〔(New Medical School: Quinnipiac plans to turn out a new breed of doctor from its new medical school - Hartford Courant )〕 By contrast, other medical schools graduate an average of 20% of their doctors into primary care positions. It has even been called a "magnet school for primary care".〔(Quinnipiac sets an ambitious goal for its future medical school | The CT Mirror )〕 For the class of 2018, there were 5,252 applicants for 90 spots. For matriculants, the mean MCAT score was 31.1, the mean science GPA was 3.53, and the mean age was 25.〔(Incoming Class Profile | Quinnipiac University Connecticut )〕 Within several years, the school plans to expand its class size to 125, putting it more in line with other medical schools around the country.〔 The estimated annual budget for a student is $73,141, which is comparable to other medical schools.〔(Financial Aid | Quinnipiac University Connecticut )〕 The school currently offers a Primary Care Fellowship provided that the student commits to four years of primary care practice following residency.〔(Dean of Quinnipiac University's New Medical School Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee on Successful Primary Care Programs )〕 There is also a Prematriculation Program during the summer for students who may need some extra preparation before beginning medical school.〔(Admissions | Quinnipiac University Connecticut )〕 The school does not currently offer a Joint Admissions program for incoming QU Freshman classes. 〔 Personal correspondence with school〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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