93-year-old widow gives $1B for free med school
Ruth Gottesman, a 93-year-old widow and professor, donated $1 billion to eliminate tuition at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This unprecedented gift allows students to attend without tuition and certain fees, addressing the burden of medical school debt, which averages over $200,000. The donation aims to empower future doctors to choose specialties based on interest rather than financial constraints.