University of Otago increases funded places for domestic dental students
What happened
Penny Simmonds announced that funded places for domestic dental students at the University of Otago will increase from 60 to 72 per year. This marks the first rise in funded places since 2014. Two of the new places are reserved for students from rural backgrounds, raising their minimum from 10 to 12 per year.
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Why it matters
The increase addresses concerns that the existing number of dentists graduating through the program was insufficient. Previously, some dental practices were having to close or wait up to a year to hire dentists.
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Who's involved
- Penny SimmondsTertiary Education Minister who announced the increase in funded places
- University of OtagoUniversity providing the training program for dental students
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- University of OtagoSpeculative
The University of Otago might see increased revenue due to government policy boosting funded student places.
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The entities involved
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University of Otago
university in New Zealand
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Penny Simmonds
National Party politician elected at the 2020 New Zealand general election
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