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Delaware Needs DIMER
The Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research (DIMER) was created in 1969 as an alternative to establishing a state-supported medical school. DIMER provides
an opportunity for Delaware students to obtain a high-quality medical education through relationships with two medical colleges in Philadelphia: Sidney Kimmel Medical College -
Without the DIMER program, Delaware would be the ONLY state in the US without a medical school or an articulation agreement with schools in another state!
DELAWARE STUDENT’S CHANCE OF ACCEPTANCE
169 DIMER Medical School Graduates Now Practice Medicine in Delaware
34 DIMER Graduates Practice Medicine in Kent or Sussex County
% ADMITTED DIMER NO DIMER
Did You Know?
What Does DIMER Cost the State?
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What Would It Cost To Build A Medical School?
DIMER is the best opportunity for Delaware students to pursue a medical career and return to their roots to practice medicine in Delaware.
Rep. Melanie George Smith Joint Finance Committee Chair Melanie.G.Smith@state.de.us
Sen. Harris McDowell Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair Harris.McDowell@state.de.us
PCOM SKMC
