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A $25 million endowment from the Franke family is transforming medical education in rural and Indigenous communities across Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. The Franke Medical Student Scholars Program will cover half tuition for 30 students, plus support and training, helping future doctors commit to underserved areas. As student loan caps loom, this funding addresses a critical shortage of primary care providers—especially in tribal health—where it also integrates traditional medicine. Recognized in the New England Journal of Medicine, this innovative track aims to build a more diverse, locally-rooted medical workforce, empowering students from Alaska and beyond to return home and deliver essential care.

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