The New Regional Medical Campus: A Practical Guide

Abstract

There is a paucity of publications about new regional medical campuses. The authors, members of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and its Group on Regional Medical Campuses (GRMC), offer a historical perspective about the role of Regional Medical Campuses (RMCs), and provide a roadmap to establishing a new RMC, including logistics, resources, curriculum, student services, faculty, affiliations and networking within the community. A checklist designed to support leadership decision-making is also included. The RMC is an efficient model for increasing opportunities for clinical training, accommodating expansion of graduate medical education, and offering a cost-effective solution to train future physicians. Conflicts of Interest: None

Keywords

• RMC
• Regional Medical Campus
• Clinical Training
• Medical Education Expansion
• Cost-Effective Medical Training
• Checklist to Start a New Campus