The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to medical school admissions in Arizona, specifically requiring public university medical schools to prioritize applicants from Arizona. Under the new provisions, medical schools would be mandated to post detailed admissions information on their websites and in promotional materials, including minimum qualifications, application fees, deadlines, and interview dates. Additionally, the bill stipulates that these schools must offer interviews to Arizona applicants who meet the necessary qualifications and pay application fees, and give priority consideration to these applicants during the first round of interviews.

Furthermore, the bill introduces reporting requirements for medical schools to submit annual data to the Arizona Board of Regents, detailing the number of Arizona applicants who applied, were interviewed, and were admitted. It also clarifies that an applicant is considered from Arizona if they are classified as an in-state student or graduated from a high school in the state. The existing requirement for the University of Arizona School of Medicine to prioritize applicants willing to practice in underserved areas remains unchanged.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-1751