Med School Catalyst For Change
Published: November 28, 2005
The pact is signed: Michigan State University will begin its search for property in Grand Rapids on which to build a vast segment of its College of Human Medicine. The result of long and thoughtful study, the approach provides a deep foundation for the emerging medical, sciences and technology component of the regional (and Michigan) economy. The medical school for students who are directing their career path toward research is given tremendous impact working in concert with the Van Andel Institute, and students will likely give the VAI a boost. (Students pursuing more traditional physician roles — if such a thing still exists — will remain in East Lansing.) Heralding this triumph is not enough, given the tremendous long-term economic and social impact bequeathed this community. That said, the domino effect will spread widely, well beyond this region or state.

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