$105 Million Award to Help Offset Doctor Shortage (VIDEO)

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It is the largest private award ever given to a college or university in Ohio’s history. Ohio University has been given a staggering 105-million dollar private donation. The historic award comes from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations, and among other things, will help Ohio University build a new extension to its medical school with a campus in Columbus. Clark Powell has details on the award and how it could help shore up a growing shortage of doctors.

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