93-year-old widow gives $1B for free med school
At 93 years old, Ruth Gottesman, a widow and prominent alumnus of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, made a $1 billion donation in 2024 that had a profound impact on the institution. The donation, which created a scholarship fund to cover tuition for current and future students, eliminated one of the biggest financial barriers to pursuing a career in medicine. The size of the contribution made it the largest donation in U.S. medical school history, but its significance extended far beyond its financial magnitude.
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