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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

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Students in the New York tri-state area will have a new opportunity this summer to explore a lucrative career in healthcare, thanks to a partnership between Mercy University and Medical Sales College (MSC). The program will be the first of its kind in the area. Ultimately, the career is very rewarding. We’re really excited about it.

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Cultivating cannabis: Higher ed’s influence on a billion-dollar industry

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The cannabis market , a behemoth estimated at $40-57 billion nationally , is not just booming; it’s reshaping industries, creating over 300 jobs daily. Roanoke’s Cannabis Studies Program is a product of extensive research, interviews with industry leaders, and observations nationwide.

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

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Her work has led to several technological advances, such as simulation tools for assessing emergency department patient flow, improved manufacturing processes for medical devices, and a sensor-based system to conduct early screening of Parkinson’s disease. in industrial engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. and an M.S.

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Roanoke College to Launch Cannabis Studies Program

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adults in favor of legalization at 88% – 59% supported legalization for both medical and recreational use. Roanoke’s program is designed to prepare students for careers in the cannabis industry, which involves knowing how to navigate tax law in the business, Poli said. “I According to U.S.

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Today’s College Students Aren’t Who You Think They Are. Institutions Must Rethink How They Serve Them.

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This starts with short-term credentials that help graduates gain entry to a specific career field in industries that are hiring. Education and training programs should have clear and actionable pathways for students to achieve upward mobility throughout their lives.

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Answering the Call

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This can further assist with fewer medication errors. Underrepresented-in-medicine minorities are more likely to work in communities or settings with medically underserved minority populations.” Akiyode says beyond the vaccines, pharmacists provide medication therapy management and reduce treatment failures and medication problems.

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A People Person

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Burnes Bolton, chief nursing officer emeritus at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, dedicated her life and career to the nursing industry, having joined the healthcare organization in 1971 and retiring at age 72 in 2022. “We’re accountable to the patient, first and foremost,” Burnes Bolton says.