More of the article hereThe Tulane School of Medicine has created an innovative new program that enables top students to get their medical degrees faster and cheaper while giving back to underserved communities in New Orleans.
The Tulane Accelerated Physician Training Program allows undergraduates to complete their medical and undergraduate degrees within six years, with an additional year of public service. The accelerated degree track is modeled after successful six-year physician training programs in Europe.
While more than 30 U.S. universities offer six- or seven-year programs, the Tulane program is the first to have a mandatory year of public service built into the curriculum, says Dr. Marc Kahn, senior associate dean for admissions and student affairs for the medical school.
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