April 14, 2006
Political Patronage Was Rife at U. of Medicine and Dentistry, Report Says
The Garden State's chief public medical school appears to have been a hotbed of political patronage.
The practice was so pervasive at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, also known as UMDNJ, that a formal rating system assigned numerical rankings to job seekers based on their political connections, according to a report released last week by a federal monitor.
Potential hires referred by politicians, university trustees, or other influential figures were
This is an article for subscribers only. You may access this article by purchasing a:
Digital or Print Subscription
Web Pass
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
Peer Review
-
Academic Assets
-
Teaching
