UNC Board of Governors gives initial OK to UNC Wilmington medical school

The UNC Board of Governors approved UNC Wilmington's proposal to seek accreditation for a new four-year medical school and a three-year accelerated program to address physician shortages in southeastern North Carolina. The initiative relies on private donations, with Chancellor Aswani Volety aiming to raise over $100 million, and faces scrutiny from board members about funding and accreditation details.