Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for medical residency programs at CentraCare's Rice Memorial Hospital and St. Cloud Hospital. This support is intended to help establish new residency tracks and maintain existing ones.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2027. These funds come from the general fund and are designated for the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

• Use of Funds: The money is intended to support various aspects of residency programs, including administration, curriculum development, resident recruitment, training, and stipends for residents.

Significant Changes

• The bill introduces new financial support that will help to both create additional residency programs and sustain existing programs at specific hospitals.

Relevant Terms

CentraCare, Rice Memorial Hospital, St. Cloud Hospital, residency programs, general fund, Office of Higher Education, administrative costs, curriculum development, resident recruitment, training, resident stipends.