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Addressing community health needs.

Meritus Health is officially moving forward with the accreditation and licensure process in order to open a four-year medical school in Hagerstown.

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"Our mission is to improve health in the region," explained Meritus Health President and CEO Maulik Joshi. "As an anchor organization for this community, it is our privilege and obligation to positively impact the lives of over 200,000 people in our region. The proposed Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine will do that. It will change the game for the health, education and economy for everyone."

Our Mission

Prepare future generations of physicians who are professionally accomplished, socially responsible, and community oriented.
Our Vision

To be a leader in community-based medical education.

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The Proposed Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine supports a growing need

There is a growing shortage of physicians, and there are not enough new physicians being produced. Maryland is graduating fewer physicians, relative to population, than any other state.