Dr. Brigham Willis, the founding dean of the UT Tyler School of Medicine, explains the invaluable mission of the institution, which is geared towards addressing health disparities and fortifying healthcare access in East Texas. He details the strategic process behind selecting students with deep ties to the region and the unique activities planned to foster a strong bond between them, the school, and the community.Dr. Willis also provides an update on the construction of the new medical school facility and the challenges faced in establishing the school within a restricted timeline. Uncover how UT Tyler is harnessing modern solutions like rural broadband and telehealth to enhance healthcare access in rural areas. Hear about the school's unique approach to practical experience, where students undergo an intense EMT certification during their first month. Finally, Dr. Willis expresses his heartfelt gratitude towards the people of East Texas for their unwavering support for the future of medical education, right here in East Texas.(Show notes are automatically generated and may contain phonetic spellings and other spelling and punctuation errors. Grammar errors contained in the original recording are not typically corrected.)

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