National has reignited debate over a possible Waikato med school after floating the idea of a contestable process for a graduate-entry med school. The proposed med school would focus on retaining doctors in rural areas - a potential vote winner in Heartland Waikato. READ MORE:* Waikato medical school bid brought back to life* Waikato University Vice-Chancellor Neil Quigley reappointed to role* Business think tank backs Waikato med school bidThe Coalition Government ditched the idea but National's Hamilton East MP David Bennett said support for a Waikato med school remains strong. Waikato University and the Waikato District Health Board announced a joint bid to establish the country's third med school in 2016. It was a matter of when, not if, a Waikato med school will happen.

Source: Stuff February 09, 2020 00:22 UTC