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New medical schools: the story so far

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In 2016, the then Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, promised that medical schools in England would be allowed to offer up to 1,500 extra training places a year with a view to making the NHS self-sufficient in doctors by 2025. Yet strict caps remain on the number of medical students that can be recruited. Number caps.

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Ontario to bar international medical students

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“Starting from the fall of 2026, all Ontario medical schools will be required to allocate at least 95% of all undergraduate seats to residents of Ontario, with the other 5% reserved for students from the rest of Canada,” said Ford in a press briefing on October 25.

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Medical School Enrollment Shows Mixed Trends as Diversity Numbers Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Medical schools across the United States are facing new challenges in maintaining student diversity, according to data released Thursday by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). We are encouraged by the increase in first-time applicants to medical school," said AAMC president and CEO Dr. David J.

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Medical College Admission Data, 2023

Higher Ed Data Stories

The fourth tab shows which undergraduate institutions sent applications to US Medical Schools in what quantity, based on student ethnicity. Read about them here , whence I shamelessly stole this information.

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Medical School Cancels Forum Expected to Criticize Diversity Efforts

Inside Higher Ed

Medical School Cancels Forum Expected to Criticize Diversity Efforts Scott Jaschik Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:14 AM

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House Republicans Investigate Medical School Affirmative Action

Inside Higher Ed

House Republicans Investigate Medical School Affirmative Action Scott Jaschik Fri, 05/05/2023 - 03:00 AM

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Historian Dr. Jonathan Holloway to Lead Henry Luce Foundation Following Rutgers Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In September 2023, the Rutgers University Senate passed a no-confidence vote (89-47) citing concerns about shared governance following decisions including the merger of medical schools and his handling of a faculty strike. His tenure saw both accomplishments and challenges.