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Train medical students at UNBC. (Health).


PRINCE GEORGE Prince George, city (1991 pop. 69,653), central British Columbia, Canada, at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. It is a railroad division point and a distribution center for a lumber region.  -- A new health sciences centre at the University of Northern B.C. aims to increase the supply of doctors and improve northern health care by training medical students in the north for the first time, said Premier Gordon Campbell
For the recipient of the Victoria Cross and MP, see Gordon Campbell, VC
For the Scottish Conservative politician, see Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy


Gordon Muir Campbell
 and UNBC UNBC University of Northern British Columbia  president Charles Jago, who unveiled plans for the $12-million facility. Doctors will study and complete their residencies in the regions where they are needed. "The result will be more doctors and better care for patients."

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, then complete the program at UNBC and receive their medical degree from UBC. UNBC students will also serve their residency requirements in northern communities. 250 356-8706
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