93-year-old widow Ruth Gottesman gave $1 billion to make medical school free: Why her gift changed Albert Einstein College of Medicine forever

At 93, widow Ruth Gottesman made a historic $1 billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, creating a scholarship fund that covers tuition for current and future students. The landmark gift not only removed one of the biggest financial barriers to becoming a doctor but also helped reduce the burden of medical school debt, giving aspiring physicians greater freedom to pursue their education.