(a)    (1)    There is a Maryland Statewide Medical Education and Training System in the University of Maryland.

(2)    The System includes the centers for training in comprehensive medical care specifically provided for in the State budget by funds designated and identified for the development of these centers.

(3)    Each center shall be established cooperatively with an existing medical or educational institution in this State.

(b)    (1)    The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and each cooperating institution jointly shall appoint a director and faculty for each center.

(2)    Each center shall appoint an advisory council to provide the highest possible degree of support and advice from the lay and professional communities.

(c)    (1)    In cooperation with the director of the center and the staff of the cooperating institution, the University of Maryland School of Medicine shall plan, implement, and expand a medical education and training program at each center.

(2)    The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine is responsible for the fiscal administration of the program and shall review and approve the budget proposed by each center.

(d)    (1)    The University of Maryland is responsible for:

(i)    Selecting and assigning students to the centers; and

(ii)    Curriculum development and accreditation of the centers.

(2)    The University of Maryland may assign to those centers that it believes have developed appropriate faculty, facilities, and primary care curricula:

(i)    Third and fourth year medical students;

(ii)    Residency trainees; and

(iii)    Students who are in primary care programs of other health professions.

(e)    The University of Maryland School of Medicine shall provide for periodic, systematic evaluation of the Maryland Statewide Medical Education and Training System.

(f)    (1)    This section does not restrict any health care institution from starting or operating any training program jointly with any other person, whether or not the institution participates in this program.

(2)    Any institution that participates with the University of Maryland under this section is free to engage in any other educational training programs.