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FL S1786

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/19/2013

Primary Sponsor

Anitere Flores

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University for achieving full accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education on February 7, 2013

  • Documents the college's development from approval in 2006 through receiving its first class of students in 2009 and graduating its first class of physicians on April 29, 2013

  • Highlights Herbert A. Wertheim's $20 million donation to the medical school in 2009, which resulted in the college being named in his honor

  • Notes the Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP program as the college's signature curriculum that trains medical students in community health and serves medically underserved households in Miami-Dade County

  • Projects the college will generate $4.3 billion in cumulative economic impact from 2008-2018 and create at least 12,500 jobs by 2025 with annual economic impact between $1.2-$1.5 billion

Legislative Description

Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine/Florida International University

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9023 (Adopted)

4/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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