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Setting the Mission of the USD Sanford School of Medicine

Setting the Mission of the USD Sanford School of Medicine

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The mission of the Sanford School of Medicine at USD is clear, to find young people, train them as medical professionals and then encourage them to return to practice in small towns across the state.

The incoming Dean, Dr Tim Ridgway, says he has lived that path…

Ridgway says they want to help and encourage those students along the way..

Ridgway says young people now want to serve….

Ridgway will become Dean in September, replacing the retiring Dr Mary Nettleman.

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