Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health · Posted February 9, 2026
Official source: bidcondocs.delaware.gov · Source last checked May 23, 2026
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Application Due
March 27, 2026
Q&A Deadline
February 27, 2026
Delaware seeks a visionary partner to establish the State’s first in-state, four-year medical school, with operations based in converted or renovated facilities (not new construction) and a strong rural health focus. The opportunity is driven by the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funded by CMS, with up to $100 million available over five years to support launch costs, faculty and staff recruitment, curriculum establishment, and rural site partnerships. The overarching goal is to create a sustainable 'Train Here, Stay Here' pipeline of locally trained primary care physicians—addressing critical shortages in rural Sussex and Kent Counties—and to expand rural clinical and graduate medical education opportunities statewide. The selected partner must demonstrate capacity for sustainable governance, academic leadership, and financial planning beyond the initial federal investment. Partnerships with at least five rural health care facilities and formalization of at least three rural GME agreements are required, as are plans for program evaluation, compliance with CMS requirements, and a clear sustainability and fundraising strategy. The first student cohort (minimum 40 students) is expected to enroll by Fall 2028. Both accredited allopathic and osteopathic (LCME or COCA) medical schools—either as branch campuses or single institutions—are eligible.
Eligible applicants are accredited allopathic (LCME) or osteopathic (COCA) medical schools—either single institutions or branch campuses—with demonstrated experience in rural health workforce development. Preference is given to those able to address Delaware's workforce needs in primary care and with capacity to engage Kent and Sussex County partners. Institutions must meet accreditation and licensure requirements and demonstrate the ability to lead sustainable program operations.
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Application #: HSS-26-061
Reference: State of Delaware RFP for Medical School Partnership
Program: Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) – Medical School Partnership
Match: No explicit cost share required, but robust sustainability, leverage, and fundraising capacity required (see RFP and Addendum).
Performance: Five years (initial contract: 1 year, renewable annually for up to 4 more years; RHTP funding period aligns with 2026–2031)
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FAQ: https://bidcondocs.delaware.gov/HSS/HSS26061-MEDSCHPSHP_qa.pdf
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Rick Williamson
Management Analyst III
Ricky.Williamson@delaware.gov
417 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19904
Eddie Mui
Management Analyst III
DHSS_DMS_dmsprocure@delaware.gov
(302) 255-9293
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