As another academic year comes to an end, I want to extend my gratitude for all that you do to prepare and train Minnesota's newest health care professionals. This work is especially important as the state faces a growing shortage of health professionals—particularly in Minnesota’s small towns and rural communities.
Fortunately, our University is uniquely positioned to meet these workforce challenges by bringing together the strengths of all of our health sciences schools and programs. In fact, this month we’ll celebrate the graduation of nearly 1,400 new health professionals who will advance from our campuses and begin to shape the future of health care.
Developing and strengthening Minnesota’s health care workforce is just one way we are fulfilling our mission to the state and to all the communities we serve.
Together, we can bring about the kind of innovation and discovery that will lead us into a healthier future and, more importantly, ensure all Minnesotans have access to care.
The U of M’s Community-University Health Care Center is a beacon of health and wellness in the Twin Cities.