[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 33 (Monday, March 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S2448]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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 NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR PROGRAMS IN RURAL MEDICINE AT EAST TENNESSEE 
                            STATE UNIVERSITY

 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, both East Tennessee State 
University's (ETSU) College of Nursing and the James Quillen College of 
Medicine are featured in the ``1998 Best Graduate Schools,'' published 
by U.S. News and World Report. This national recognition was given 
because of their excellent reputation for providing a variety of 
programs and specialty offerings.
  According to the guide, the Quillen College of Medicine is ranked 
sixth in the nation for its programs in rural medicine. The ETSU 
College of Nursing is ranked 26th among the nation's more than 300 
graduate schools offering the family nurse practitioner program, which 
is part of the university's master of science in nursing curriculum. 
The rankings were determined based on a reputation survey that was sent 
to academic deans and senior faculty members at medical and nursing 
schools across the country. These programs are to be commended for 
providing high quality education and for their efforts to meet the 
health care needs in rural areas.
  As a physician, I know that programs in rural medicine are necessary 
and vital in meeting the health care needs of those who otherwise would 
not have access to care. Mr. President, it is programs like these that 
promote and encourage an interest in rural medicine for young people 
entering the medical profession today.

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