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FL S1786
Resolution
Status
3/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
Anitere Flores
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Highlights Herbert A. Wertheim's $20 million donation to the medical school in 2009, which resulted in the college being named in his honor
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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
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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