NYU President Andrew Hamilton, PhD, revealed plans for the medical school during a university senate meeting last week, the report states. Officials said the school could open as soon as September 2019 and would potentially cost $8 million, according to a previously disclosed application NYU filed to receive $1.6 million in state funding for the school, obtained by Crain’s.
An NYU Langone spokesperson confirmed Mr. Hamilton’s remarks about the medical school to Crain’s and said the school would offer a three-year accelerated degree program. The spokesperson also would not comment to Crain’s on whether students at the Winthrop campus would receive full-tuition scholarships.
To access the full report, click here.
More articles on physician integration issues:
AMA: 5 things med students should know about physicians’ pay, salary
Ex-Harvard med school dean: Required faculty diversity statements are ‘an affront to academic freedom’
Medical schools not teaching right way to discuss abortion, physician says
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.