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First year student Samuel Woo had been considering a career in cardiology so he would be able to pay off his medical school debt until the announcement this week of a generous donation that will remove tuition fees at his New York City school. Now, without the fear of crippling…

School officials said the donation should last for perpetuity, since interest earned means the lump sum will continue to grow. All students will qualify for the free tuition.

The donation is notable not just for its size, but also because the school is located in one of the most impoverished parts of the city and the state of New York

Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine say they can give up their part-time jobs, focus on their studies and reconsider the kind of medicine they hope to practice

First year student Samuel Woo had been considering a career in cardiology so he would be able to pay off his medical school debt until the announcement this week of a generous donation that will remove tuition fees at his New York City school.

New York Citys Albert Einstein College of Medicine is set to go tuition-free after receiving a $1 billion donation from former professor Ruth Gottesman.

Ruth Gottesman announced the gift and its purpose to students and faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine on Monday.

A New York City medical school will be tuition-free for all students from now on thanks to a $1 billion donation from a former professor.

A $1 billion donation announced Monday by former professor Ruth Gottesman has led the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to begin admitting students tuition-free.

Move intended to attract a diverse pool of applicants who otherwise may not be able to attend