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New York City medical school goes tuition-free thanks to $1 billion gift from former professor
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A revolutionary donation has made Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City tuition-free for all students.
The $1 billion gift from a former professor and widow of a Wall Street investor aims to attract diverse applicants facing financial barriers.
Students will now graduate without the heavy burden of debt, which often takes decades to repay.
This historic gift is believed to be the largest ever given to a medical school and has the potential to transform healthcare access and history.
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“Ruth Gottesman announced the gift and its purpose to students and faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Monday, bringing some in the audience to tears and others to their feet, cheering.”
“The gift is believed to be the largest made to any medical school in the country, according to Montefiore Einstein, the umbrella organization for Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Montefiore Health System.”
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