Masters medical course to inject more home-trained doctors
The cantons of St Gallen and Zurich will collaborate on the new Masters course.
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Voters in the canton of St Gallen have approved the creation of a new Masters course in medicine at a cost of CHF2.1 million ($2.13 million) per year. The move comes amid a government drive to produce more home-trained doctors.
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After receiving a clear mandate from voters, St Gallen will make room for 40 training positions at the cantonal hospital from 2020. Students will first complete a Bachelor’s course at Zurich’s cantonal hospital as the two cantons collaborate on the project.
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