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93-year-old widow Ruth Gottesman gave $1 billion to make medical school free: Why her gift changed Albert Einstein College of Medicine forever

At 93, widow Ruth Gottesman made a historic $1 billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, creating a scholarship fund that covers tuition for current and future students. The landmark gift not only removed one of the biggest financial barriers to becoming a doctor but also…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Appeals Court Revives 500-Plus Tylenol Autism Lawsuits: What Pregnant Women Should Know About the Evidence

A federal appeals court revived 500+ Tylenol autism lawsuits on July 13, 2026. Medical societies still back acetaminophen in pregnancy. Here's what the evidence shows.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

A 93-year-old widow gave $1 billion to a Bronx medical school, and future doctors may never see tuition bills again

A remarkable $1 billion donation has made Albert Einstein College of Medicine tuition-free for all students, a historic first for U.S. medical schools. This generous gift, from long-time supporter Ruth Gottesman, aims to alleviate student debt and invest in the Bronx community. The move is expected to attract diverse talent…

The Times of India · May 18

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Billion-dollar donation from Netflix's Reed Hastings leads 2024's list of biggest gifts

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg made the largest contributions in 2024, and financial aid, especially for medical students, got most of the money

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

Billionaire Widow Donates Historic Billionaire Widow Donates Historic Top News Billion To Cover Medical Tuition Billion To Cover Medical Tuition

Dr. Ruth Gottesman's Billionaire Widow Donates Historic Top News Billion To Cover Medical Tuition billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine covers tuition, impacting aspiring doctors and promoting accessibility in e...

Top News · Feb 28, 2024

93-Year-Old Widow Donates $1 Billion To Make Med School Free In NYC’s Poorest Area

Ruth's $1 billion donation, the largest made to a medical school in US history, will cover tuition for all students at the college. The post 93-Year-Old Widow Donates $1 Billion To Make Med School Free In NYC’s Poorest Area first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Feb 28, 2024

New York medical school offers students free tuition after $1bn donation

A late investor’s wife has donated a record-breaking sum of money to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2024

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Tuition will be free at a New York City medical school thanks to a $1 billion gift

Ruth Gottesman is a professor emerita of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Gottesman's late husband, David, left the money to her upon his death.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2024

Covid-19 May Increase the Risk of This Common Chronic Condition in Those With No History of It

A new study found that compared to those infected with the flu, those with Covid-19 were more likely to develop hypertension.

Inverse · Aug 21, 2023

Test may predict decline in memory before symptoms appear, research suggests

The memory test may be able to identify the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Lean diabetes: reality that needs further research, says study

A recent article in Diabetes Care has argued that diabetics who have a low BMI have a unique metabolic profile compared to other groups of diabetics.

The Hindu · May 26, 2022

When it comes to the rarest of diseases, the diagnosis isn't the answer – it's just the starting point

“Mr. and Mrs. Smith, we finally have an answer for you.” The couple, whose real names we are protecting for privacy, looked at me anxiously. I had been evaluating their young daughter, Sally, in my role as a medical geneticist at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, a…

The Conversation · Apr 20, 2022

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