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Free Tuition and What it Means
by Carlos Salazar – Medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and KCMS member.
As a first-generation college graduate born to immigrant parents from El Salvador, I grappled with uncertainty regarding my ability to embark on the path to medicine. The looming concern of accumulating substantial loans for a medical education lingered in my mind. Dr. Ruth Gottesman’s remarkable donation has alleviated a profound burden for myself and my peers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her generosity, rendering medical education tuition-free, has provided a collective sigh of relief and allowed us to pursue our passion for medicine without being constrained by the financial implications.
This monumental gift ensures that our choices in medicine are driven by passion and purpose rather than the urgency to repay loans. Beyond its immediate impact, Dr. Gottesman’s donation holds the promise of equalizing access to medical education. It paves the way for individuals like myself, who may not have otherwise had the means to embark on the journey to become a physician. The effect extends even further to fostering a diverse cohort of future students, facilitating comprehensive training that, in turn, addresses the healthcare needs of our underserved patient population in the Bronx. In expressing my gratitude,
I extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ruth Gottesman for transforming the aspirations of present and future aspiring physicians into an inclusive and attainable reality for all. (Please watch the fantastic video HERE of the announcement).
-Carlos
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COMMENTS FROM OUR MEMBERS … and more
“THANK YOU to the KCMS for getting community healthcare providers vaccinated. You are the only agency that has made such an organized effort on our behalf. Thanks for your hard work!!”
“KCMS has excellent leadership, strategic management, & collaborative skills. It’s nimble & responsive. To quote Hamilton, “‘We get the job done!”
“Doctors cannot be passive observers; we want to set the standards, not have someone else tell us what the standards are.”
“I’m a great believer in the physician as an advocate focused on the welfare of patients.”
“Using the KeyBank mortgage discount saves me $1,000 per month!”
“We have to send the message to our mentees to get involved with organizations. The organization gains, and you gain. And I think it’s critical to advocate for the policies … and funding that will make a difference … All of us have to be part of the solution.” Dr. Ralph Sacco
KCMS News & Updates
KCMS does not review, investigate, or discipline physicians. The Washington Medical Commission is responsible for that process.
KCMS is a member of the NAM Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. Health Sector. Learn more HERE.
Free KCMS CMEs Available for you!
1) “Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning” for credit. CLICK HERE.
2) “Racism in Medicine” for credit. CLICK HERE.
Listen to the KCMS Legislative Summit conversations with WA State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Representative Tina Orwall, and Senator Ann Rivers!
Information about the KCMS Community Foundation’s
Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Scholarship
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HOW TO GET INVOLVED
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Serve on a Committee, KCMS has five active committees found HERE.
Take advantage of the member benefits, including reduced mortgage rates at Key Bank for physicians.
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