Support from the state of Ohio will help Northeast Ohio Medical University train professionals to fill a physician shortage that the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts will reach 139,000 by 2033.

New5Cleveland reported Tuesday, Nov. 9, that the State Controlling Board approved nearly $400,000 for NEOMED’s renovation project, work-based training and equipment.

State representative Gail Pavliga of Portage County said, “This is an investment into higher education, our students and our future workforce of Ohio.”

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