A legislative proposal aimed at upping Iowa-resident enrollment in the UI Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry could deprive the institution of $5.7 million in out-of-state tuition income over a four-year span,

The iowa senate is now weighing a bill passed by house lawmakers that would *require* that at least 80 percent of students in the univeristy of iowa's medical a

Supporters of the bill said this requirement favoring Iowa residents and people educated in Iowa would lead to higher physician retention.

A bill passed by the Iowa House would require at least 80 percent of students accepted by the University of Iowa’s medical and dental schools be residents of Iowa. The schools would also have to prioritize Iowa natives as well as those who’ve graduated from Iowa universities for medical residency and fellowship spots in University