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University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine celebrates important milestone

University of South Dakota

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Fifty years ago, medical and legislative leaders created a plan for the future of rural health care in South Dakota.

We learn about the history of the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine as it hits its 50 year anniversary of offering four-year degrees.

Dr. Tim Ridgway is the dean of the school of medicine. He shares the importance of a medical education that stresses practicing here at home.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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