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New medical schools: the story so far

HEPI

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. This is a longstanding issue and universities have been at the heart of attempts to tackle it.

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The Future of Publicly-Funded University Hospitals (Dahn Shaulis and Glen McGhee)

Higher Education Inquirer

University medical centers are facing financial challenges due to several key factors: 1. Rising costs outpacing revenue growth: Operating expenses, particularly for staff, facilities, and technology investments, are increasing faster than patient care revenue. Fierce Healthcare has created a layoff tracker to monitor these events.

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Pioneers discuss the challenges facing computer science

Inside Higher Ed

“It’s kind of like in medical school when they talk about the ‘half-life of knowledge.’ ’ The medical school dean tells graduates, ‘In five years, half of what we tell you will turn out to be false,’” said Alexei Efros, computer science professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Universities 4.0 and their role in driving place-based innovation for socio-economic transformation

HEPI

Through high-level networking, think-tank events, in-depth conversations, advice, and education, the GFCC disseminates best practices to accelerate productivity, growth, and prosperity for countries, regions, and cities. to mirror digital transformation in the manufacturing sector and other technology-rich businesses worldwide.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B. The Paul T.

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Moorpark College teaches exotic animal training

Inside Higher Ed

In college, she studied psychology in the hopes of pursuing a career in animal cognition and behavior, but after she graduated she spent time traveling across the country and working in fields like information technology. It’s designed very much like you would have a residency in medical school,” Sokenu said.

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UAMS’ Health Career University Reaches Out to Underrepresented Students

Insight Into Diversity

Richard-Davis says DDEI staff members stay in touch with Health Career University participants and find opportunities to invite them back for on-campus events. This support extends beyond the students’ time in summer programs.