Wichita State University and Fort Hays State University in Kansas are partnering on a feasibility study to explore the possibility of a dental school in the state.
The Wichita State University Board of Trustees approved up to $750,000 to fund the study, which will be completed by fall 2026.
The two universities will evaluate the scope, scale and structure of a potential dental school in Wichita, Kan., along with a rural location through Fort Hays State University, according to an Aug. 7 news release. The study will focus on several areas, including cohort size, faculty needs, accreditation requirements, facility planning and potential partnerships with FQHCs.
