Texas is taking steps to address its growing physician shortage by making it simpler for foreign-trained doctors to practice. The state joins 17 others that have adopted similar measures. About a quarter of Texas’s licensed doctors were trained abroad.

Dickinson State University and North Dakota State University have signed a statewide partnership to bolster pharmacy education and address critical workforce shortages. The agreement provides a three-year pre-pharmacy track and a two-year Early Admission Pathway for DSU students, aiming to meet the state’s demand for qualified professionals.