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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The ruling sent medical schools across the nation scrambling to adjust admission standards to abide by the new law of the land. These barriers [to entry] manifest early, prior to even applying to medical school,” says Faiz. Roughly half of the UC Davis School of Medicine’s class of 2026 represent minoritized populations.

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Fairview plans end to current partnership with University of Minnesota

University Business

Fairview Health Services notified the University of Minnesota on Monday that it does not plan to extend its current partnership. The two organizations have partnered as M Health Fairview since 2018. It’s a large string of hospitals and clinics in the state — and a major source of funding for the university’s medical school.

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State legislation and college partnerships aim to bridge the nation’s nursing shortage

University Business

Arizona is among the top five states with the worst medical staffing shortages. As a result, state legislatures and medical centers are now leaning on strategic partnerships between universities and community colleges to pump out skilled, accredited nurses and bridge the gap. Tallahassee Community College (Fla.): In January, Gov.

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