Kennedy: LA needs new med school; Lafayette is ideal

[basinbear]

no representative of UL at the meeting?

[ZoomZoom]

Don't get all excited. The necksters thought they were taking over LSU-S and med school. Remember how that played out.

Only thing different here is it would be a new school, not a take over.

We have the land and infrastructure. But Kennedy is probably running for governor, so this might be simple pandering.

[SlappyCajun]

Not overly excited. But, to have Durel and the state treasurer meeting is good stuff. Vitter needs to support it however. Or, it will die on the vine.

[Turbine]

"LSU Health Sciences Center Chancellor Dr. Larry Hollier" and no University of Louisiana representative does not make for a 'healthy' discussion.

[SlappyCajun]

It could very well be a hybrid situation. The med school would be an LSU med school hosted at UL.

[ULGrad@HOU]

It's a great idea, but I'm extremely skeptical about it being under UL and by them saying "they assume" is just a way to calm the masses for the time being and not cause a stir. It should be under UL, there needs to be another public med school in the state of La.

[Hammer58]

From today's Advertiser

http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/n...july/13674079/

Lafayette could have medical school by 2017, officials say

"The school would be a local campus of LSU Health Sciences Center and would partner with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and area hospitals."

Sorry to disappoint anyone but it will not be a UL medical school. But then any realist realized that would never happen in this Banana Republic.

On the bright side this should remove any opposition from LSUA&MC about UL dropping the city tag in its name. Afterall, wasn't one of the main objections to the University of Louisiana name voiced by William Jenkins that if given the name it would lead to us wanting a medical school and challenging the mighty flagship? Well, it looks like that can't happen now. Your concerns have been allayed; name problem solved, Willie.

[SlappyCajun]

That's what I figured. LSU will not be giving up the med schools any time soon. Regardless, it's still likely a positive for Lafayette and UL.

[Zeebart21]

Just heard Durel on KPEL. Sounds like its a done deal.

Z

[ulXrunner]

Sometimes we have to put the ole "I hate LSU" stuff down and this is one of those moments. This is a great opportunity for UL and Lafayette as whole, whether LSU is involve or not. Just think of the opportunity this community will have. Lets be honest, Lafayette whips Baton Rouge in almost anything you can think of in regards to how a community acts and treats its own and visitors, and what it has to offer culturally. If I am a med student and giving the choice, I'm coming study in Lafayette as oppose to the Big Raggety. JMO.

[Zeebart21]

Pike, just heard the interview. Whats the real scoop?

Z

[Bankruptcyman]

LSU med schools are currently located in New Orleans and Shreveport. No medical school in Baton Rouge. Lafayette would be an excellent geographical location for a third medical school.