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More on the life changing gift and future for these students - Mike

An important step in overhauling the health care system to improve quality of care, treatment of patients, accessiblity to care, affordability of treatment, improving the overall potential of healthcare professional training, selection of those with the best overall potential to train, and other important issues that need to be addressed to maximize and improve healthcare in this country!

The roar of these students will be the best 30 seconds of your day. Dr. Gottesman should be a folk hero. If a billion-dollar donation can create a permanently tuition-free medical school, what other moonshots will bring tuition down from its prohibitively high number? “But it doesn’t really cost that much, students get aid” is not an answer for families who start filling with finacial anxiety in kindergarten because of the sticker price of universities. While focusing successfully on diversifying student bodies, nearly all private universities have simultaneously made higher education out-of-reach -- or non-aspirational -- for far more families. The future of American higher education is depending on aggressively addressing this issue, as schools quickly approach the $100,000 mark. And the school which does it first will reap the reputational rewards. Because it’s the right thing to do.

Attention Researchers! Toffler Scholar Program Funding Opportunity The 2024 Toffler Scholar Program funding application cycle is now open! The program was created by the Trustees of the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust, a 501 C3 nonprofit foundation focused on early-stage research that advances the medical field in profound, high-impact ways. Applicants must be working in research themes related to neurological, neuromuscular, neurodegeneration, or neurodegenerative diseases. Junior faculty at the assistant professor level, research track faculty, and postdoctoral fellows with at least one year remaining of support, with an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree are encouraged to apply. Partnering with the Florida State University College of Medicine, the program helps foster new ways of thinking and problem solving to find solutions to humanity’s most difficult problems. Toffler Scholar grants are one-year grants of $80,000. Please see this link for eligibility and application details:  https://lnkd.in/efXgaVV6. Questions about the program or requests for notification of upcoming award opportunities can be directed to [email protected]. #FloridaStateUniversity #research #fundingopportunity

This could really change things. It could be a huge step towards enhancing community health and increasing access to medical professionals. Imagine a future where more aspiring doctors can attend med school for free, then return to practice medicine in their communities debt-free. This opportunity could empower individuals who never thought pursuing a medical career was within reach to realize their dreams of becoming a doctor, which would be life changing in medically underserved areas. #MedSchool #CommunityHealth #MedicalProfessionals

DID YOU KNOW? Every year spent in school or university improves life expectancy, according to a study published in The Lancet! So obviously, continuing your studies (then applying for a Fraser Foundation scholarship) is not only great for your career and well-being, it's life extending! If you're curious, the study can be found here 👇🏼 #scholarships #postsecondaryeducation #earlychildhoodteacher

💲 From JHU: The $1 billion gift announced today from Bloomberg Philanthropies to support medical and graduate education at The Johns Hopkins University is eliciting great joy and deep appreciation from faculty, students, and alumni. The transformative gift will make the The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine #tuition-free for medical students from families that earn up to $300,000 and will cover living expenses and fees for medical students from families that earn up to $175,000. Below are reactions from around Johns Hopkins. Katherine C. Chretien, associate dean for medical student affairs: As we have worked steadfastly as a school to improve equity and resources to support socioeconomic #diversity over the past years, this gift will propel us toward reaching that goal. I am overjoyed to know that we can alleviate financial burdens that weigh on so many. Jennifer Lee (Lee-Summers), MD, ACC, senior associate dean for Women in Science and Medicine: This gift will move us toward equity in medicine and support students from all socioeconomic backgrounds in reaching their full potential. Christopher Morphew, dean of the School of Education: This gift will enable more of our students to benefit from our unique curriculum, to graduate with less debt, and to move more quickly into impactful roles in learning environments across the country and around the world. Alexander Triantis, dean of the Carey Business School: The generosity of Bloomberg Philanthropies will help us make business education even more accessible to a new generation of bold leaders. Risha Irvin, director of the Health Equity Program at Johns Hopkins Health System: Enriching our class further with a full spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds provides a space where diverse perspectives can be shared and appreciated. This translates into empathy for the lived experiences of both colleagues and patients. David Dowdy, executive vice dean for Academic Affairs, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: This forward-thinking scholarship program will enable us to recruit a #diverse, talented group of scholars. Lisa Cooper, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and founder of the Center for Health Equity: When there is a more diverse medical workforce, patients overall, but especially those from socially marginalized groups, have better access to care and are more likely to participate in decisions about their care. Sabine Stanley, vice provost for graduate and professional education: This gift will significantly boost PhD education at Hopkins, allowing us to recruit, support, and train interdisciplinary research leaders who can make major impacts. Omar Stefano Montalvo, starting at the School of Medicine on a full scholarship: Most of the patients we will see one day are not wealthy. This gift will help create an environment where more physicians will mirror the type of patient they'll see one day. #scholarships #MedSchool #MedStudents

🌱✂️ Back in the Fields: Navigating Tall Poppy Syndrome After a Hiatus 🌾 Hey LinkedIn community! 👋 It's been a while since I strolled through these digital fields, and today, let's chat about a topic that's been on my mind - Tall Poppy Syndrome. 🌱✂️ After months of being away, it was intriguing to witness a fellow friend consistently shining in their endeavors but facing subtle skepticism. The more they bloomed in their studies, the more whispers of doubt seemed to circulate.Tall Poppy Syndrome, a tendency to trim down those who stand out, was weaving its narrative once again. 🌾 The Campus Garden Analogy Revisited: Reconnecting after a study break felt like revisiting a campus garden. Each academic bloom represented someone's achievements, and Tall Poppy Syndrome was still subtly at play, trimming a few blooms here and there. 🌱 Celebrating Academic Success Post-Hiatus: Success, after a break, should be a triumphant return, not met with skepticism. Instead of cutting down the tall poppies, let's collectively celebrate each academic journey and the intellectual growth that happened during the hiatus. 🚀 Uplifting Each Other in the Uni Community: In our academic fields, let's be the supportive peers who not only nurture growth but also recognize and applaud the progress made during our time away. Each academic achievement is a part of the shared journey. 🌿 Breaking Free from the Syndrome, Post-Hiatus: After a study break, let's actively work to break free from the shackles of Tall Poppy Syndrome. Embrace a culture that uplifts individual academic achievements, appreciates the growth, and collectively propels the entire uni community forward.Have you encountered Tall Poppy Syndrome after a study hiatus? How did you navigate it? Share your thoughts and experiences below! 🌱📚#AcademicJourney #TallPoppySyndrome #UniLife #BackToStudies 🚀🌾

Today, I am highlighting the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have closed during the period (1873 – 2018). Click on the link below for the List of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have closed. https://lnkd.in/gt4amYSA Join me in attending the 2024 Black Parkinson’s Disease Summit: https://lnkd.in/gPxWW5dg #parkinsonsdisease #yopd #Parkinsonsresources #Parkinsonsawareness  #Neurology  #brainhealth  #health  #healthandwellness  #wellness  #wpc #Parkinsons #BlackwithPD #AfricanAmericanwithPD #clinicaltrials  #pdmovers #parkinsonresearch #blackpd #100blackmen #100blackwomen #blacksororities #blackfraternities #naacp  #urbanleague #rainbowpush #blackcaucus #BlackExcellence #SIGBlackDiaspora #AfricanAmericanwithPD #underservedcommunities #underengaged #PDawareness #BlackwithPD #AfricanAmericanwithPD

𝐍𝐈𝐇 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 2017 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬. 🔹 #Predoctoral stipends rising approximately 4% to $28,224 🔹 #Postdoctoral stipends increasing around 8%, starting at $61,008, adjusted based on experience 🔹 Aim to enhance pay levels gradually over five years 🔹 Eligible scholars also receive $500 increase in #childcare subsidies and an additional $200 for training-related expenses 🔹 Changes for fiscal year 2024 based on recommendations by NIH Advisory Committee to the Director, marking largest annual increase since 2017. https://lnkd.in/ePQhRtgx #nih #researchsalary #postdoc