Former family doctor David B. Farley surrendered to authorities in Oregon and was arraigned on felony sexual abuse charges, stemming from accusations made by over 160 patients. A grand jury indicted Farley on nine counts of sexual abuse and related charges involving three patients over 11 years, including one minor. The 67-year-old pleaded not guilty and a trial date was set for December 6th. The charges against Farley come after years of investigation, including a previous instance where a grand jury declined to indict him in 2022.
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The “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” signed by President Trump, has sparked concern among medical students and pre-med hopefuls due to dramatic cuts to federal student loan programs. The law imposes a $200,000 lifetime cap on Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans for professional school and eliminates the Graduate PLUS loan program, hindering students’ ability to finance their education. The American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed worry that these changes will worsen the projected doctor shortage, as the cost of medical school already deters qualified applicants. Critics fear the bill may push students toward risky private loans or force them to abandon their medical aspirations, potentially impacting healthcare in the U.S.
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John Q. Hosedrinker