The UTRGV School of Medicine signed a memorandum of understanding today, Dec. 12, with Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies, at the VGI Campus in Weslaco, to strengthen the pipeline between the two institutions in training allied health professionals.
“The mission of UTRGV is to serve the region,” said Dr. Guy Bailey, president of UTRGV. “With the School of Medicine’s support, VGI allied health students can continue their medical training to best contribute to that mission.”
The program will prepare students to be part of healthcare teams by exposing them to clinical procedures under the direct supervision of UTRGV faculty or staff, including UT Health RGV clinical nurse educators and staff registered nurses.
Their experiences will include patient care, use of medical equipment, crisis management and blood draws, among others. While working under supervision at UT Health clinical sites, they can be paid a stipend while gaining clinical experience.
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