AK HB38

Authorizes the University of Alaska to establish an Institute of Medicine at the University of Alaska Fairbanks to provide education and research in medicine and related fields.

Institute of Medicine shall award the degree of doctor of medicine according to nationally accepted accreditation standards and include clinical and internship opportunities.

Authorizes the University of Alaska to establish an Institute of Law at the University of Alaska Anchorage to provide education and research in law and related fields.

Institute of Law shall award the degree of juris doctor according to nationally accepted accreditation standards.

Board of Regents powers, duties, and functions extend to both institutes in the same manner as other university departments or institutes.