MN’s new St. Cloud medical school campus aims to train rural doctors

The campus will grow to 96 students by 2028. Students will study the same curriculum as those at the main medical school campus but will get hands-on clinical experiences in rural settings. CentraCare is also expanding its residency offerings so medical school graduates can continue their training in greater Minnesota.

“Our students will be able to directly engage in … rural experiences that you cannot get in an urban environment,” Amsberry said. “This isn’t just niche, right? It’s necessary.”

Sierra Bermudez and her children — Azaleah, 2, Kalia, 5, Dalton, 8, and Ivory, 6 — entertained each other Tuesday at their home in St. Cloud. Bermudez begins at St. Cloud’s new U medical school next month. (Jeff Wheeler)

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