King College To Open New Medical School
King College announces it will open a medical school.
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By Bill Christian
Anchor / Reporter / WJHL
Published: November 20, 2008
King College is a small private college in Bristol, Tennessee offering more than 80 majors, minors and other programs. They could soon offer much more.
“It’s an exciting day for King, but also for our region,“ said King College President, Dr. Greg Jordan.
The school announced Thursday that King is starting a medical college. Jordan said this new school will fill a tremendous shortage of doctors in the Tri-Cities Region.
“If we can address the medically under served counties and produce physicians who will assist in the implementation of healthcare, so much the better,“ Jordan said.
He also believes the school will create a huge economic impact. King College is predicting a $62 million dollar economic impact on the region, beginning in 2021 and they believe that number could jump to $325 million by 2025. Jordan was later asked about any concerns with ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine being nearby.
“Even if we had multiple schools of medicine in the region they are going to provide a complimentary program to one another and address this national shortage,“ said Jordan.
But ETSU president Dr. Paul Stanton does have some concerns, specifically a possible shortage of clinical teaching sites in hospital and outpatient settings. In a written response Stanton said:
“Our accrediting body has specific mandates that address clinical teaching requirements. If we determined that our clinical teaching might be compromised, we would have to show opposition.“
Dr. Stanton has requested the data generated by king’s consultants. If the clinical question is not a problem Stanton said he’d be happy to talk about collaboration between the two schools of medicine.
The school hopes to welcome the first students in 2012.
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Posted by ( captainkona ) on November 24, 2008 at 2:22 pm
KCGrad:
Heh, “Dr. J” probably bought a bottle of Gin with your money.
But, regardless of the lameness that is Greg Jordan (I call him lame because I know him), this medical school will benefit the area if indeed what Jordan says is true.
Only time will tell. I wouldn’t trust him with mowing the lawn. But that’s me.
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Posted by ( evaningstar ) on November 20, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I wouldn’t think that just because you are a grad of King they would have to notify you of their future plans. I dont’ expect my college to notify me when they make decisions. As far as your brick, where was the brick supposed to be? The money you paid went to the school, that was your intention wasn’t it? To support your alma mater…that is what you did. I am sure your purpose was not to own a brick. It is sad that you would take such tiny things and use them to say you will no longer donate to them in the future.
I for one am excited that Bristol is getting the program. It doesn’t elaborate on how extensive a program it will be but we have a huge hospital that could benefit for sure. This region doesn’t have alot of industry and the medical field is always booming so it is a great step for King to offer degrees that can be used locally. Not something you would have to move away for.
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Posted by ( KCGrad ) on November 20, 2008 at 1:39 pm
As a graduate of King College, this is news to me. The alumni association does a very poor job of keeping alumni in the loop. In attempts to follow up with them regarding campaigns I’ve participated in - hey, where’s my commemorative brick I paid for 10 years ago and never saw? - they are ineffective and insincere in their efforts. While I have nothing but highest praise for their faculty and the quality of the academic program while I was there, their business practices have guaranteed that I’m not going to donate money to them in the future.
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