HF 386: Providing for a study of transitioning certain medical schools in Iowa from four-year programs to three-year programs

What it does

This bill directs the university of Iowa college of medicine and Des Moines university —— osteopathic medical center to jointly conduct a study of the feasibility of transitioning their respective medical schools from four-year programs to three-year programs. The study shall include an analysis of other medical schools that have implemented such a transition and the results of such transitions, including the reduced costs for students enrolled in such programs. The bill directs the university of Iowa college of medicine and Des Moines university —— osteopathic medical center to jointly submit a report, including their findings and recommendations, to the governor and the general assembly by December 1, 2025.

Senate subcommittee · named March 26, 2025

• Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Klimesh (R) · mike.klimesh@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Zimmer (D) · mike.zimmer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. February 13, 2025Filed in the House
2. March 12, 2025Passed the House, 91–4
3. March 13, 2025Arrived in the Senate
4. March 19, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Rowley, Lofgren and Zimmer
5. March 26, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Rowley, Klimesh and Zimmer
6. March 26, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
7. April 3, 2025Approved by the Senate committee