Duke-NUS Class of 2030 Welcomes Record Number of Women and Diverse Professionals
Duke-NUS Medical School welcomed 78 new students in its Class of 2030, marking the largest intake of women, who comprise nearly two-thirds of the cohort. Nearly half are former professionals from diverse fields such as social services, traditional Chinese medicine, engineering, and the arts. The graduate-entry program admits students with prior degrees, allowing varied life and work experiences to enrich medical education. The cohort pledged professionalism at the 20th White Coat Ceremony, led by Clinical Associate Professor Chan Yoke Hwee.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thehindu broke this story on 14 Aug, 01:06 pm. Other outlets followed.